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DIAMOND DRILLS 


CATALOGUE No.49 ILLUSTRATED 


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SULLIVAN MACHINERY CO. 

135 ADAMS STREET, CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. 
(.Successors to M. C. BULLOCK MFG. COMPANY) 

BRANCH OFFICES 

New York City, 71 Broadway. Pittsburg, Pa., 339 5th Avenue 
Denver, Colo., 431 17th St. Spokane, Wash., S ioi Howard St. 

Eastern Works: Claremont, N. H. 

Western Works: 1170 W. Lake Street, Chicago 


Code Address, “ Diamond, Chicago”. 

Codes used, A /, ABC, Fraser Chalmers, Lieber's, Commercial Directory 

and Western Union 


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COPYRIGHT 1901 BY SULLIVAN MACHINERY COMPANY 
































The library of 
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INTRODUCTION 


I T is between thirty and forty years since the Sullivan 
Machinery Company began the manufacture of 
rock-working machinery, and during all these years 
the business has been steadily increasing, until to-day 
there is not a State in the Union in which we are not 
represented and in which our machinery is not well 
known. The policy of the Sullivan Machinery Com- 
f ry pany is one of advancement with the times, and as we 
are continually studying, the mining and quarrying re¬ 
quirements, improvements are made as the conditions change. 

The Sullivan Diamond, Prospecting Drill embodies all the 


latest improvements, suggested by our long experience in manufac¬ 
turing as well as in operating such machines. This varied experience 
has enabled us to turn out a diamond drill having no equal for 
accuracy and reliability. Wherever advanced mining methods are 
in use the Sullivan Drills are well known and the large sale of 
them in the United States, as well as in most of the foreign countries, 
proves the extent of their reputation. In order to make the line as 
complete as possible, we are continually making new designs and 
improvements on the old; we now build machines with capacities 
for drilling holes ranging from three hundred feet to over one mile in 
depth, some of these being operated by hand, others by steam, com¬ 
pressed air, and electric power. 

Our export trade has been very gratifying. Owing to the sim¬ 
plicity, strength and convenience of the Sullivan Drills they have 
proved themselves to be especially satisfactory for use at a great 
distance from a base of supplies, as they will run for years without 
breakdowns, which cause expensive and annoying delays. The ma¬ 
chines are now used in Mexico, all the Central and South American 
Republics, Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Japan, Australia, Sumatra, 
Africa (we have exported more than two hundred drills to the Trans¬ 
vaal alone), Spain, France, Germany, Norway, etc. In filling export 
orders great care is taken to avoid omitting any detail, the absence of 
which might cause delay or trouble, and our record in this respect 
has been most satisfactory. All machines and accessories are carried 
in stock, and orders can be filled promptly. Correspondence is 
solicited and will receive our prompt attention. 


SULLIVAN MACHINERY COMPANY. 


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Catalogues Issued 

1901 


No. 30. 
No. 40. 
No. 41. 
No. 42. 
No. 44. 
No. 45. 
No. 46. 
No. 47. 
No. 48. 
No. 49. 


Rock Drills and Quarrying Machinery. 
Portable Hoists. 

Handpower Diamond Drill. 

Heavy Hoists. 

Mine Ventilators. 

Corliss Engines. 

Bullock Diamond Drills. 

Air Compressors. 

Coal Mining Machinery. 

Sullivan Diamond Drills. 


PART I 


The Sullivan Diamond 
Prospecting Core 
Drill 



The Diamond Drill: Its Advantages Over 
Other Prospecting Drills 

<» i the development of mineral property for coal or ore, 
one of the most important considerations is the 
preliminary “prospecting" by which the exact posi¬ 
tion, extent, thickness and value of the mineral 
deposits are ascertained. This is usually done by 
drilling holes from the surface, which is a quicker 
and cheaper method than drifting or sinking a shaft. 
It is now a well-established fact that the only 
V reliable and satisfactory way of drilling prospect 
holes is by means of the Diamond Core Drill. 
Other methods of prospecting, where the Churn Drill Process is used, 
are absolutely valueless, as far as reliable results are concerned. We 
can give many instances where sums of from one thousand to twenty- 
five thousand dollars have been thrown away in sinking shafts for 
coal on the records furnished by churn drills, the supposed vein of 
coal proving to be a black bituminous shale. It is impossible to 
determine accurately with the churn drill the difference between coal 
and black slate or shale if highly bituminous. 

The Diamond Drill bores a perfectly straight, smooth hole to any 
depth or in any given direction from vertical to horizontal, bringing 
to the surface a solid section or “core" of all strata passed through, 
in order, showing their exact depth, thickness and the character of 
the rock. This core is large enough to be thoroughly examined and 
tested: and what is of almost equal value, if the mineral sought for is 
absent, the fact is determined beyond a doubt. It also gives positive 
information of the material that would be met in sinking a shaft to 
work the mineral whose presence has been determined, making it 
possible to estimate closely the cost of the shaft. 

The requirements of a machine for such work are many and exact¬ 
ing. It must be strong, simple and durable, economical in use of 
steam and in the wear of the diamond points or “carbon,” rapid in 
operation, and above all, its work must be accurate and reliable, so 
that the results derived from it will be known to be correct, as upon 
them depends the expensive process of sinking shafts and driving 
tunnels, as well as the investment of large sums of money in land. 

Not only for prospecting from the surface, but for drilling in 
advance of levels underground; for sinking wells for gas, oil or 
water, especially where coal, salt or other minerals are also looked 

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for; in submarine work, for prospecting quarry lands and for many 
other special purposes, the Diamond Drill is far superior to any 
other. Consequently, it is in general use, and is considered essential 
to the economical development of mineral lands, as possessing great 
advantages in time, accuracy and economy over any other method 
of prospecting. 

General Features of the Sullivan Diamond 

Prospecting Core Drill 

The Sullivan Drill fulfills all the requirements necessary for a 
diamond drill of the best design, and for the most efficient service. 

It possesses the most improved features of machines of 
this kind, many of them peculiar to itself, and the 
result of much observation and experience in practical 
work. Each machine, except in case of the smaller 
sizes, consists of three parts—the engines, the hoisting 
and the feed apparatus. These parts, although com¬ 
prised in one machine, are yet distinct, and each can 
be operated independently of the others. They are 
mounted on a cast-iron base plate, which rests on a 
bolted and braced hardwood frame. The base plate 
slides back and forth on ways on the frame, moved 
by a hand lever working in a rack on the frame. By 
moving the drill back in this way it is out of the way 
of the rods while pulling them up and lowering them. 

Engines. The engines were designed especially for 
these machines, with a view to simplicity, compact¬ 
ness and economy. They are vertical, two in number, 
Fig. i. Engines. ge £ q uar tering, and can be driven by steam or com¬ 
pressed air. Their special feature is in the propor¬ 
tioning and adjustment of the valves, which ride upon each other 
between the cylinders, interact on each other in admitting and cut¬ 
ting off the steam, and are thereby balanced. This arrangement 
allows great compactness of the engines, an unusually quick opening 
and closing of the cylinder ports, and produces a correct distribution 
of steam for economy and smooth running. These engines are pro¬ 
vided with a relief drip valve, by which all water can be drained 
from the steam pipes without entering the steam chest or cylinder, 
and with petcocks for draining the latter after steam is admitted to 
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The “E” and “S” drills are driven by single engines, well balanced 
and adapted to steam or compressed air. 

The wearing parts of all the engines are few, and provided with 
ample means of lubrication and adjustment, so that repairs are not 
frequent. When necessary they can be made by any intelligent 
engineer or machinist; the drill runner, with the tools usually found 
in a drill outfit, can make all ordinary repairs. 

Hoist. The hoisting apparatus in the larger machines consists of 
an iron drum, wound with wire rope, and with suitable combinations 
of gearing for hoisting the full weight of the rods from any ordinary 

depth without the necessity of using 
double blocks. The drum is controlled 
by means of a powerful wood-lined brake, 
operated by a hand lever and screw or 
cam, and adjustable for wear. The hoist¬ 
ing gears are disconnected while not in 
use for hoisting, to avoid unnecessary 
wear. In the “M” Hand Drill and the 
“E” Drill for underground prospecting, 
the rods are raised by hand power. 

We have designed a Combination 
Water Joint and Hoist Plug (Fig. 44). 
From its name and the accompanying 
illustration of the regular pattern, its use 
and construction will be clearly under¬ 
stood. 

For use with a counterbalance rig, we supply a combination water 
joint and hoist plug, in which the friction washers between the top 
of the lifting bale and the double nuts are replaced by a ball-bearing; 
a portion of the weight of the rods is thus suspended from the rope 
running over the sheave at the top of derrick and the rods can be 
revolved rapidly without excessive friction. 

Hydraulic Feed. For the advance or “feed" of the drilling bit, 
the Single Cylinder Hydraulic Piston feed is used on all larger drills. 
With the hydraulic cylinder the feed can be adjusted to any degree of 
nicety necessary to secure the best results in speed and accuracy. 
Referring to the sectional view of the feed apparatus (Fig. 4), it 
will be seen that its arrangement and operation are as follows: 



Fig. 2. Hoisting Drum “P” Drill. 


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cylinder, in which the 
piston, B , moves up and down attached to the 
piston rod, C, which moves with it. Connec- 
nection to the pump is made at the tee, D, 

and to the escape at the tee, E, the water being 

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let in and out through brass tubes, F , and ports 
cast in the cylinder heads. Valves 1 and 2 
are the “inlet” valves, and 3 and 4 the “outlet” 
valves. V hen 1 and 3 are open, and 2 and 4 
closed, water is pumped in above the piston 
and allowed to escape from below it, and the 
piston moves downward; when 2 and 4 are 
open and 1 and 3 closed, the piston moves 
upward. 

To the upper end of the piston rod is screwed 
the thrust plate, G, through which pass three 
studs screwed into another thrust plate, II. 
Between the thrust plates are two sets of fric¬ 
tion ball roller bearings—one set on each side 
of collar, I, on the drive rod, J. This collar 
transmits the.vertical motion of the hydraulic 
piston to the drilling bit; for as the piston and 
piston rod descend they carry with them the 
two thrust plates, G and II, and the two roller 
bearings with the collar, I, between them. The 
collar is screwed fast to the drive rod, J, and 
rotates with it, the rod being driven by the 
miter gear, K, and a similar miter gear on the 
_ , .. . , engine shaft. Thus the piston rod and drive 

Hydraulic Apparatus. ° 1 

rod descend together, the latter rotating within 
the former. 

A long line of hollow “drill rods,” made up of five foot or ten 
foot lengths, screwed together, extends from the diamond bit at the 
bottom of the hole, up to the drill, passing through the drive rod, J, 
and held up and rotated by means of a chuck, L, screwed to the bot¬ 
tom of drive rod. Therefore, as the engine runs, turning the miter 
gear and drive rod, the latter rotates within the hydraulic piston rod 
and descends with it, sliding through the miter gear, whose splines 
slide in grooves in the drive rod; and the drive rod, descending, 
carries with it the chuck, drill rods and drilling bit. Thus, by 

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admitting water, under pressure, to one side of the hydraulic piston, 

and releasing an equal amount from the other 
side, the piston can be moved either up or down; 
the downward or advance movement being called 
“feed.” 

Advantages of Hydraulic Feed. The advan¬ 
tages of hyraulic feed are many—for economy 
of time and saving of diamonds, and for great 
accuracy and safety in operation. The amount 
of water admitted to or released from the 
hydraulic cylinder can be varied to any degree 
by simply adjusting the inlet and outlet 
valves; and as the feed depends directly upon 
that amount, it follows that the feed can be 
adjusted with the greatest nicety. This un¬ 
limited range of feed is of the greatest impor¬ 
tance, as by its means the operator, noticing at 
once any change in the hardness of the rock, 
shown by the gauges on the hydraulic cylinder, 
and indicated by the running of the drill, can 
immediately change the feed to exactly suit the 
new stratum penetrated; and, in entering softer 
rock, can take advantage of a faster feed, if 
only for a few inches. Thus he is enabled to 
use skill and judgment to secure the most rapid 
and satisfactory progress. 

The fact that the feed apparatus is entirely 
independent of the engines adds another ele¬ 
ment of economy to the Sullivan Drills, as 
feed can be increased, diminished or reversed, 
while the drill is running, without loss of time. 
This fact adds also to the safe running of the 
machine, as in case of threatened wedging of 
the bit it allows the rods to be kept turning, while the feed may be 
stopped or reversed, until the bit cuts clear. 

The hydraulic feed, operated by a constant pressure, rather than a 
constant rate of advance, allows the drill to run with slightly slower 
feed on suddenly entering hard rock, when the runner can at once 
give the amount of feed the rock will take without injury to the 
diamonds. Thus the hydraulic feed avoids shocks and jars, and 

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Fig 4 . 

Section of Hydraulic Feed 
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consequent danger of breaking or wrenching out diamonds when 
drilling in rocks of different degrees of hardness. 

No Drop of Drill Rods. The construction of the hydraulic cylin¬ 
der and piping is such that the water cannot escape from bottom 
of cylinder faster than it enters at the top. Hence the lower part of 
the cylinder is always full of water; and, in case a cavity is struck, 
the weight of the drill rods, hanging on the piston, is supported by 
this body of water, which is incompressible and prevents entirely the 
dropping of the rods. When a cavity is struck, the hydraulic feed 
continues downward as regularly as in drilling through hard rock. 

Advantage of Single Hydraulic Cylinder. By the use of a single 
cylinder, with drill rods passing through its center, the line of pressure 
is always kept directly in the line of drill rods, avoiding cross strains 
and reducing friction. 

Indicating Gauges. The Sullivan Drills are provided with 
gauges which indicate at once the pressure on the bit and condition 
of the core. This prevents grinding away the core, and at once 
indicates to the runner any change in the formation. 


Friction Roller Bearings. An important detail of the hydraulic 
feed drills is the friction roller bearing, shown in Fig. 4 and in 

the accompanying perspective view, Fig. 5. 
It consists of two sets of hardened steel balls, 
ground round and true, which run in grooves 
in steel plates, also hardened and ground. 
One set sustains the weight of the rods when 
they hang in the drill chuck; the other set 
sustains the upward thrust of the rods in 
d r hng. This device reduces to a minimum 
uie amount of work lost in friction, leaving 
the whole power of the engines to be devoted 
to drilling. The friction roller bearing is 
inclosed in a sheath, which keeps it free from 
dirt and water. 



Fig. 5. 

Friction Ball Roller Bearing. 


Friction Feed. As the hydraulic feed is not applicable to the 
smaller machines, another form has been used in their design. It 
is a friction feed, not hitherto applied to diamond drills, which consists 
of a system of differential gearing, driven by friction, instead of being 
“positive.” The driving power from drill spindle to countershaft 
is transmitted through leather washers on either side of the loose upper 


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countershaft gear. In feeding, the gear and washers are pressed 
against a collar below them on the countershaft, by tightening a 
compression spring. This spring is coiled in a sleeve, which is keyed 
to the countershaft above the upper gear. When the spring is com¬ 
pressed the countershaft revolves with the ujiper 
gear and washers, at a speed determined by the 
amount of compression, the lower countershaft 
xv ft***' gear turning the feed nut gear; and as the 

/ \ j amount of compression of the spring, and conse¬ 

quently, the friction of the washers, can be in¬ 
creased or diminished at will, it follows that the 
feed can be varied up to any limit fixed by the 
proportions of the feed gears. 

This feed has drilled many thousand feet in 
jasper, quartzite and gneiss, as well as in soft 
formations, with very satisfactory results; for 
the “friction” element of this arrangement, like 
the hydraulic feed of the larger Sullivan Drills, 
allows the same careful regulation of the feed, 
to secure the best results in all kinds of rock 
without danger to the diamonds. The friction feed 
is used with “E,” “M,” “R,” “R S,” “H G” and 
“S” drills. 



Fig. 6. 

Sullivan “E” Under- 
Ground Drill. 



Simplicity of Design. In designing and building these machines 
it has been the aim to make them simple, and of strong, durable 
material, with all parts easily acces¬ 
sible. This is especially necessary in 
machines of this character, which are 
frequently subjected to rough usage in 
mines, backwoods or mountainous coun¬ 
try, in remote places, where any break¬ 
down might entail great loss of time. 

As, however, an occasional mishap 
cannot be avoided, all parts are made 
to gauge, by jigs and templates, and 
hence are interchangeable. The parts 
most liable to need replacing are kept 
in stock at store or factory, and any 
piece can be forwarded at once on 

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The Skill Required to Operate the Sullivan Diamond Prospecting 
Drills is not unusual in amount. Any man of ordinary intelligence, 
with a fair knowledge of engines and machinery, can run one of these 
drills for ordinary prospecting. For deep drilling, it is well for the 
man in charge to have the experience that comes from ordinary pros¬ 
pecting, in order that he may be prepared for any contingencies that 
may arise. In all cases where a machine is sent out to be used by 
those unfamiliar with diamond drills, we recommend the purchaser 
to engage an experienced operator, whom we can always provide, to 
take charge of the drill for a few weeks and to instruct the purchaser’s 
operator thoroughly in the running of the machine and the setting 
of diamonds. This plan is always economical in the end; for while 
the drills can be operated by those not familiar with them, as 
explained above, yet the knowledge gained from a competent instructor 
enables a new operator to make much more rapid progress, with less 
danger of accidents, than would be possible with a knowledge due 
only to a few weeks’ personal experience. 

With the foregoing general description of the Sullivan Drill, 
and the details of each machine already given, a good idea can be 
had of their qualifications for perfectly satisfactory work. We shall 
be glad to furnish any further information if it is desired. 

Prospecting by Contract with the 
Diamond Drill 

We wish to call attention to the fact that we are contractors for 
the use of the Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Drills in all kinds 
of Diamond Drill work. On page G we refer to the many advan¬ 
tages gained by prospecting with the diamond drill; among them 
are the economy in time and expense over the method of prospecting 
by shafts, tunnels or drifts, and especially in accuracy of results over 
the old method of prospecting with a churn drill. The core obtained 
by a diamond drill is not only a correct and accurate record of the 
mineral sought for, but a record also of the material which a shaft 
will have to penetrate to reach the mineral. By means of the core 
the value of the mineral and the cost of a shaft or tunnel to it can 
be accurately determined in advance, and for this purpose the core 
may be preserved in boxes, each piece in its proper position with 
regard to depth. Core preserved in this way is often one of the best 
arguments that can be used for inducing capitalists to invest in mining 
enterprises. 


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For the past fifteen years we have been actively engaged in pros¬ 
pecting work, in which we have gained a wide and varied experience. 
We have from five to ten drill outfits in active operation on contract 
work, and can always arrange to take up new work promptly and 
push it through to a rapid and satisfactory conclusion. 

By our policy of keeping our drill men constantly employed, so 
long as they prove competent and satisfactory, we have secured a 
corps of sober, reliable men, who-are thoroughly conversant with the 
geological formations of the country. We can furnish men who have 
a thorough knowledge of the gold and silver mining regions of Lake 
Superior, Colorado, Dakota, Montana, Canada, Mexico and other 
points west and northwest; the iron regions of the Vermilion, 
Menominee, Gogebic, Marquette and other ranges, and of New York, 
New Jersey and the South; the rock salt formations of the West and 
South; and the coal formations of the entire country. Our expe¬ 
rience has extended also to prospecting for sulphur, asphalt, ochre, 
pyrites, talc and other minerals, and to quarry prospecting, of which 
we make a specialty. 

From these facts, and with the improved machinery and tools 
which we use, we are able to guarantee reliable, prompt and satis- 
factorv work. 

We take pleasure in calling attention to the fact that our contract 
work since 1884 has amounted to about two hundred and sixty-five 
thousand feet , or over fifty miles of core drilling. More than 26,000 
feet of this work has been done for one company in Iowa, 16,000 
feet for one in Illinois, 8,500 for one in Tennessee, etc. 

We solicit correspondence in regard to prospecting mineral and 
quarry properties, sinking wells of all kinds, submarine work, drilling- 
mine ventilating and drainage holes, making engineer's tests of 
masonry, and all work to which the Diamond Drill is applicable. 
We will furnish estimates of cost on receipt of information as to 
the conditions of work to be performed. 

When Inquiring- in Regard to Contract Prospecting 

Give all the data mentioned on page 54; also state amount of work 
which will be guaranteed, minimum depth of hole, distance of loca¬ 
tion from railroad freight station, general character of country as 
regards hauling of machinery, rate per day for teams, availability of 
boarding places for men, and similar information. 


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A Detailed Description 


of each of the 


Sullivan and Bullock Diamond Drills 



showing Capacities, Prices 



Weights 

will be found on the following pages 



The capacities of the drills as given show the diameter and depth 
of hole each machine will bore when fitted in the regular manner. 

In every case the drill can be equipped with larger fittings, which 
will produce a core of greater diameter, but also necessarily lessen 
the depth to which the machine will penetrate. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Size“M” (Hand Power) 

Capacity, 300 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, 1^ in. 

Diameter of core, in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Size “M” (Hand Power) 

To meet the demand for a cheap but accurate Diamond Drill, suit¬ 
able for shallow holes, and also for work in rough country where a 
steam drill and boiler could not be transported, we have designed the 
“M” Drill, operated by hand power, or by belt from a horse power 
or from a portable or agricultural engine. Weight of Drill without 
hoist, 190 pounds. 

The “M v Drill shown on page 16 is mounted on hollow standards, 
with hollow back braces—an arrangement which combines strength, 
rigidity and light weight. Binding clamps allow change of position 
along the standards, and there is a swivel joint in line with the crank 
•shafts, so that the proper setting can be had to bore a hole at any 
angle. It is built with the same care as the larger and more 
expensive drills and will do as accurate work. By means of the cranks 
shown in the cut, a hole can be drilled of the size and depth specified 
on opposite page; or by belt power a somewhat greater depth can be 
reached. 

The hand-power hoist shown in the cut, and consisting of gears, 
drum and wire rope with hook, attached to back legs of drill, is not 
included in the regular drill equipment. It is a valuable article of 
extra equipment if holes are to be drilled to a considerable depth, as it 
permits pulling out the drill rods more quickly and easily than when 
done by common ropes and blocks. 

When desired this drill can be equipped to operate by horse 
power. 

For price of hand hoist, see page 92. 

For equipment furnished with the “M” Drill and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 49. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page"50. 


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Fig. 9 . 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “E” 

Capacity 400 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, in. 

Diameter of core, jf in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “E,” 

The “E” drill was designed especially for underground prospecting, 
which is carried on very generally in mines that are systematically 
and economically operated. For this work the Diamond Drill must 
have many of the features of a drill for surface prospecting, and in 
addition it must be capable of being operated in a small space; and 
it must be light and easily taken apart, so that it can be transported 
from place to place underground without difficulty and without loss 
of time. 

Our “E" Drill possesses all these requirements. It is supported 
directly between the standards, so that the line of greatest pressure 
coincides with the line of greatest resistance, and there is no tendency 
for the drill to twist and get out of line with the hole. In addition 
to the resistance to pressure given by the standards, there is a system 
of braces, not shown in the cut, which are adjusted directly opposite 
to the thrust of the rod, thus making the drill rigid when drilling 
at any angle. 

Especial attention is called to the small size and light weight of 
this machine, as given below, and to the fact that it can be taken 
apart or set up in 15 minutes, showing how well it is adapted to 
underground work. 

Weight. 

Weight of drill complete, set up 

Heaviest piece . 

No other piece weighs over. 

Working Space Required. 

Length in line of drill rods.6 ft. 6 in. 

Width .2 “ 2 “ 

Height .5 “ 8 

Bv using 12-inch runs instead of 20-inch, the distance required 
in line of drill-rods is 5 feet 2 inches. 

The “E” Drill has met with great favor in the gold and silver 
mines of the West and in the iron mines of the Lake Superior region, 
New York and New Jersey. 

For equipment furnished with the “E ,? drill and included in the 
price, shown on page 47, see page 49. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 50. 

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580 lbs. 
125 “ 

75 “ 









mg. 1U. 


Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “S” 

Capacity, 500 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, l r 9 ff in. 

Diameter of core, ] | in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “S” 

In order to provide a Diamond Drill possessing some of the features 
of both surface and underground prospecting drills, we have designed 
the “S'" Drill. It has a frame and hoist similar to those used on our 
hydraulic feed surface prospecting drills, and it has our patent friction 
feed, which is compact for underground work. Its friction feed, 
described on page 11, is safe and rapid in its operation, and economi¬ 
cal in wear of diamonds. 

The “S" Drill can be used to advantage either on the surface or 
underground, and will be found especially convenient for first examin¬ 
ing the property and afterward for use underground in locating new 
ore bodies. 

For equipment furnished with the “S” Drill, and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 49. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 50. 


Testimonial Letters: “S” Drill 

Easy to Operate and Have Cost Nothing 1 for Repairs 

CIA DE INGUARAN, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA FRANCESA. 

Con Capital de 3,500,000 francos. 

Ingtjaran, Mexico, Oct. 29, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago, III. 

Dear Sirs: Referring to your favor of the 13th instant, we are pleased 
to say that we are using two of your Diamond Drills, size “S,” with entire 
satisfaction. They are easy to operate and have cost us nothing for 
repairs. Although 350 feet is given as their capacity, we have attained a 
depth of 520 feet without injury to the machine. 

Yours truly, INGUARAN COMPANY, 

J. L. PHILLIPS, Director. 


Especially Serviceable for Prospecting Underground 

THE EUSTIS MINING COMPANY. 

W. E. C. EUSTIS, President. JOHN BLUE, Superintendent. 

Eustis, P. Q., Canada, Oct. 28, 1898. 
Messrs. Sullivan Machinery Company, Chicago, III. 

Dear Sirs: We have had one of your Diamond Drills, size “S,” in 
use for several years, and it has always done satisfactory work. It is espe¬ 
cially serviceable for prospecting underground, occupying but little space, 
is easily moved and handled, and can be set up to drill in any direction. 

Yours truly, JOHN BLUE. 


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Fig. 11. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “H” 

Capacity, 1,000 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, ljf in. 

Diameter of core, 1 % in. 



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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “H” 


The “H" Drill shown here is without doubt one of our most popu¬ 
lar machines. It is designed for surface prospecting but in many 
cases has been used underground and is well adapted for this work. 

For equipment furnished with the “H” Drill, and included in price 
shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 50. 

“H” Drill, mounted on wheels, see page 26. 


Testimonial Letters: Size “H” 


An Important Adjunct to the Equipment of Any Mine 

BUNKER HILL AND SULLIVAN MINING AND CONCENTRATING 

COMPANY. 

Mines and Works at Wardner, Idaho. 

F. W. BRADLEY, Manager. 

Kellogg, Idaho, Oct. 25, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago, III . 

Dear Sirs: Replying to your letter of the 13th inst., we beg to state 
that we have recently drilled 5,000 feet in our mines with one of your 
Diamond Drilling Machines, size “H.” We have found the machine to do 
excellent work in every respect, and we consider it an important adjunct 
to the equipment of any mine. Yours truly, 

BUNKER HILL & SULLIVAN M. AND C. CO. 


The Machine of Greatest Value in Locating' Clay Veins 

CHRISTY FIRE CLAY CO.—WASHED CLAYS A SPECIALTY. 

CALVIN M. CHRISTY, President. 

W. C. MORRIS, Vice-President and General Manager. 

FRANKLIN P. JONES, Sec’y and Treas. 
VINCENT P. RING, General Agent. R. D. HATTON, Ass’t Sec’y. 

St. Louis, Oct. 17, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co.. Chicago, 111. 

Gentlemen: We feel that you would be interested to know that the 
Diamond Drill outfit purchased from you in 1892 has rendered us very 
valuable service, enabling us to locate clay veins on our property to an 
extent that warranted the installation of a new mining plant, the devel¬ 
opment work in which has verified the prophesies of your drill. We con¬ 
sider your machine of the greatest value in work of this character. 

Yours truly, 

W. C. MORRIS, Vice-President and General Manager. 


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Capacity, 1,000 ft. depth. 
Diameter of hole, l};j in. 
Diameter of core, 1 % in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “HG" 

This machine is one of our later designs—a modification of the 
“H" Drill, having the same capacity and general design, but provided 
with our improved friction feed. 

The feed gears and countershaft are so constructed that the change 
from one rate of speed to another can be made while the drill is 
running, by simply shifting a. single handle controlling the counter¬ 
shaft. 

This arrangement allows the same careful regulation of feed as 
in the larger hydraulic feed drills, and has been used with very satis¬ 
factory results through many thousand feet of jasper, quartzite and 
gneiss, as well as the softer formations. 

For equipment furnished with the “H G" drill and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 50. 


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Fig. 13. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Size “H,” Mounted on Wheels 


Capacity, 1,000 ft. depth. 
Diameter of hole, 1J§ in. 
Diameter of core, 1% in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Size “H,” Mounted on Wheels 


* 


Any of our forms of core drills, except size “K,” can be mounted 
on wheels, if desired. This is sometimes an object where large num¬ 
bers of shallow holes are to be drilled, necessitating frequent moves. 
Having the drill securely mounted on wheels saves time loading, un¬ 
loading and setting it. The opposite cut shows an “H' 7 Drill mounted 
on wheels, with pump and tool-box attached. This mounting is espe¬ 
cially advantageous for rapid moving where a number of holes of 
medium depth are desired. 

Weight of wheel mounting (wheels, axles and frame), 2,264 lbs. 

Further data on this subject can be furnished if desired. 


Price for mounting Drill on wheels, for sizes up to and includ¬ 


ing “N" Drill.$125.00 

For mounting “P” Drill. 200.00 


Testimonial Letters: Size “ H ” 


Drill in Constant Use for Two Years—Has Given Every Satisfaction 

PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA. 

Crown Land Dept. 

Frederickton, Oct. 27, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago , III. 

Gentlemen: Referring to the Diamond Drill, purchased by the Gov¬ 
ernment of New Brunswick, from your company early in 1897, I would say 
that the drill has been in almost constant use ever since its receipt, and 
I have much pleasure in informing you that it has given every satisfac¬ 
tion. Yours truly, A. T. DUNN, Surveyor-General. 

No Claim Made Which the Drill Did Not Fulfill 

Elko, Nevada, Nov. 14, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago , III. 

Gentlemen: I take pleasure in adding my testimony to that of others 
as to the work of your machine. I can say that although the conditions 
under which it was used were very trying, the ground very bad, etc., 
there was no claim made for the machine which it did not fulfill. During 
the three months in which it was in use there was not one cent expended 
upon it for repairs. No carbon was lost, and the machine, with its sets 
of diamonds, is now ready at a moment’s notice, for another campaign. 
It would be difficult to place a drill in more trying ground than the shat¬ 
tered slaty-shale in which we used it. I consider it the very best of its 
class. Very truly yours, 

G. H. ARLETT, Superintendent Lone Mountain Mine. 

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riANZ 

Cviov».-> 


Fig.14. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill, Size “C” 

Capacity, 1,500 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, in. 

Diameter of core, 1% in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “C” 

This drill, in its hoisting apparatus and some other details, is 
modeled after the “B” Drill. It will give excellent results either in 
shallow holes or when called upon to work up to the extreme limit 
of its capacity. 

Although intended principally for surface work, the “C” Drill has 
been frequently used at the bottom of a shaft or in a drift or stope. 
The “C" Drill, or the lighter “H” of similar design, when used under¬ 
ground enables holes to be drilled to a greater distance than is possible 
with the “F” Drill. 

For equipment furnished with the “C” Drill and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 51. 


Testimonial Letters: “C” Drill 

Practically Required No Repairs in Two Years. 

OFFICE OF THE HALL MINES, LIMITED. 

Head Office: Leadenhall Buildings, 1 Leadenhall Street, London, E. C. 
Telegraphic Addresses: “Claims,” London; “Mineral,” Nelson. 

Moreing & Neals Code. 

Nelson, B. C., Oct. 20, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago, III. 

Dear Sirs: This company used two of your Drills, size “C” and size 
“M,” almost continuously for over two years, and I have much pleasure in 
testifying that the drills did their work well, practically required no 
repairs, and gave us entire satisfaction in every way. 

Yours truly, 

HENRY CROASDAILE, General Manager. 


Diamond Drills in Mexico 

COMPANIA METALLURGICA MEXICANA. 

Mexico City Office, Calle de Tiburcio No. 27. Apartado Num, 307. 
ROBERT S. TOWNE, President and Treasurer. 

A. FOSTER HIGGINS, Vice-President. 

New York Office, 27 William Street, New York, Oct. 24, 1898. 
Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago, 111. 

Gentlemen: We heg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of Oct. 
13. We have two of your Diamond Drills at different points in Mexico, 
each working under vastly different conditions as to the rock to be drilled, 
and we are pleased to state that the work done by them during the past 
year or more in which they have been in constant service, has been highly 
satisfactory. Yours truly, 

ROBERT S. TOWNE, President. 
The Drills referred to in the above letter are “C” and “B.” 


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Fig. 13. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill, Size “B 



9 9 



Capacity, 3,000 ft. depth. 
Diameter of hole, 2^ in, 
Diameter of core, 1 % in 










Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “ B” 

The engines, hoisting rig and feed apparatus of this machine are 
strongly built for deep work. The hoisting gears are proportioned 
for a heavy weight of rods, the drum making 1 revolution to 39 
of the engine; while for less depths a direct gearing in the ratio 
of 1 to 13 allows quick hoisting speed with light loads, one revolution 
of the drum winding up about six feet of the rope. 

We have drilled with our “B” Drill to a depth of over 2,350 feet 
without counter-balancing the weight of drill-rods. 

for equipment furnished with the “B” Drill, and included in price 
shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 51. 


Testimonial Letters: “B” Drill 

Hydraulic Cylinder Drills in South Africa 

THE NEW AUSTRAL COMPANY, LIMITED. 

Paris, November 11, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co. 

Dear Sirs: Working jointly with the Rand Central Boring Syndicate, 
Ltd., we have used eight of the Sullivan Machinery Co.’s Diamond Drills, 
of the classes “B,” “H” and “M” since the 15th of December, 1895, in 
Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Up to April, 1898—date of the 
last records which we have received here—we have accomplished 30,985 
feet of boring with the same, and are satisfied with the results obtained. 
We can recommend these machines for all classes of boring work, espe¬ 
cially in new countries. THE NEW AUSTRAL COMPANY, LTD. 

Since writing the above, the New Austral Company have ordered a “P” 
drill. 

Prospecting in Japan 

MITSUI & COMPANY, TOKYO, JAPAN. 

Telegraphic Address, “Mitsui, Tokyo,” 

F. K. Copeland, Esq. Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 8, 1898. 

Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry in regard to the workings of the 
Diamond Drills we bought from your firm, I am glad to say that they have 
given us entire satisfaction. At first sight they appeared too light and 
delicate for the duty required of them, but on putting them to work I 
found that those were the very qualities which gave them their essential 
merit and superiority. They were put under men who never saw a Dia¬ 
mond Drill before, but from the day we started to work they gave us no 
trouble, and are now giving excellent results. Yours faithfully, 

TAKUMA DAN. 

Two “B” Diamond Drills were sold to the above firm. 


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Fig. 16. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “ N " 

Capacity, 2,000 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, 2} | in. 

Diameter of core, 2 in. 

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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “N” 

The Drill is arranged with extra large swivel-head, drive-rod 
and hydraulic cylinder for drilling a 2 13-16 inch hole, removing 
2-inch core. The large size of this core makes the “N” Drill (and 
the “P” using the same size of fittings) especially desirable for drill¬ 
ing deep holes in prospecting for soft minerals, such as coal and 
rock salt. 

Some idea of the power of this drill, and of one of the special 
advantages of the hydraulic feed can be gained from the fact that 
the hydraulic piston, 11 inches in diameter, can at any time be 
instantly subjected to a hydraulic pressure of at least 180 pounds 
per square inch, giving a total pressure of over 15,000 pounds 
instantly available to raise the rods while the drill is running, in case 
of any blocking or wedging in the hole. This is a feature not pos¬ 
sessed by other diamond drills. 

For equipment furnished with the “N" Drill and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 51. 


“N” Drills Used in Colorado 

THE COLORADO FUEL AND IRON COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO. 

J. A. Kebler, Second Vice-President and General Manager. 

Denver, Colo., Oct. 17, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago, III. 

Gentlemen: We have used your Diamond Drills very extensively, and 
under many difficult conditions. In all cases we have found them per¬ 
fectly satisfactory, and I consider them by far the best Diamond Drills 
in the market. Yours very truly, J. A. KEBLER. 


JOHN HAYS HAMMOND. 

Telegraphic Address: “Oceanology, London,” Bedford McNeil Code. 

8, Old Jewry, London, E. C., Oct. 27, 1898. 

Sullivan Machinery Co. 

Dear Sirs: I take pleasure in testifying to the efficiency of the Sulli¬ 
van Diamond Drills, having used these drills extensively both in America 
and South Africa. Yours faithfully, 

JOHN HAYS HAMMOND. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drills 
Sizes “HN” and “CN” 


These two well-known drills are built on the same lines as our 
“H” and “C” machines but have larger swivel heads and Hydraulic 
Cylinders through which the “N" size rods can pass, enabling them 
to use the same size fittings as our “N” model. 


In many cases it is of great advantage to secure a large core from 
the drillings; this is true in prospecting for coal, for which work 
these machines are especially recommended, as they drill to a sufficient 
depth for all ordinary work in this line and will remove a core two 
inches in diameter. 


In every case we recommend using drill rods and fittings of the 
same size. This gives more satisfactory results and prevents the 
annoying vibration of the rods which is liable to occur when small 
rods are used in connection with large size fittings. 

Capacity “H N,” 500 ft. depth. 

Capacity “C N,” 800 ft. depth. 

For equipment furnished with the “H 74” and “C N” Drills, and 
included in price shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 51. 


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Fig. 17. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “ P ” 

Capacity, 4,000 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, 2} f in. 

Diameter of core, 2 in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “P” 

The engines of the “P ,? are similar to those of the “B” and other 
smaller drills, but much more powerful. Its hoisting arrangement 
is very complete and a hoisting speed can be used, adapted always to 
the weight of rods to be raised, thus saving considerable time in hoist¬ 
ing from a great depth; for the different combinations can be thrown 
in or out in a few seconds, and several speeds used during one pull. 
As this drill on its base-plate is too heavy to be easily slid back and 
forth on the frame, a special device has been made use of for this 
purpose. There are two axles passing through the base-plate, with 
wheels at their ends, and hand-levers keved to the axles. With the 
levers in the position shown in the cut, the wheels are raised off the 
frame, and the base-plate clamped down to it. Raising the levers 
to a vertical position loosens the clamps by means of cams on the 
axle, and at the same time lowers the wheels to the track and raises 
the base-plate to rest on the axle and wheels. The drill can then be 
rolled back on the frame. Reversing the former operation clamps 
it again to the frame. Thus in spite of the weight of so powerful 
a machine, the work of moving it back and forth is done very quickly 
and easily, with no danger of disturbing the setting of the machine. 
The hydraulic cylinder of this machine, with 180 pounds pump 
pressure, gives a total available upward or downward pressure of over 
27,000 pounds. 

For equipment furnished with the “P” Prill and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 51. 


“P” Drill in British Columbia 

THE NEW VANCOUVER COAL MINING AND LAND COMPANY, 

LIMITED. 

Nanaimo, B. C., Oct. 18, 1898. 
Messrs. The Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago, III. 

Gentlemen: I have very great pleasure, indeed, in testifying to the 

splendid work done by your machines during many years of almost con¬ 
stant work. 

We have been boring almost entirely in search of coal, and the strata 
overlying the coal measures are of a very varied character. We have 
shales, sandstones and conglomerates, some of the latter being most 
difficult to penetrate, so that there have been scarcely any conditions in 
boring in which your machines have not been subjected to severe tests in 
our exploratory work during the last twelve years. 

The depth of our bore-holes ranges from 500 to 2,000 feet. We have 
mostly used your size “P” machine. I am, gentlemen, 

Yours truly, SAMUEL M. ROBINS, Superintendent. 

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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “PK” 


Owing to the demand for a prospecting drill of a size intermediate 
between the a P" and “K" drills we have designed the “P K/’ which 
is built along the same lines as our well known “P” drill. 

All portions of the machine were designed with the view of remov¬ 
ing unnecessary weight and still have the machine capable of easily 
performing the heavy duty required of it. As a result this drill is 
much lighter than the “K” type, and consequently more easily 
handled while being transported from one point to another. 

This drill can he used to bore a hole of from 6-in. to 6J-in. diameter 
and 1,000 feet deep. 

For deeper work smaller fittings must necessarily he used on account 
of the great weight of the rods. 

The rods in the regular equipment are of four sizes, the largest at 
the surface drilling a 3^-in. hole, extending to a depth of 1,000 feet, 
and capable of removing a 2J-in. core; the next smaller size drills a 
34-in. hole and extends from 1,000 to 2,000 feet, removing a 2y ie -in. 


core. 

From 2,000 to 3,000 feet the third size rods are used, boring a 
2 13-16-in. hole and cutting a 2-in. core; at 3,000 feet the smallest 
size rods are used, drilling to the extreme depth of 5,000 feet, boring 
a 2 1-16-in. hole and removing a core lf-in. in diameter. 

Even with this arrangement the weight of the rods is very great, 
but is handled by the hoisting arrangement with which this machine 
is equipped, with perfect safety and without loss of time. 

For equipment furnished with the TK” drill and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights, see page 52. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “K” 

Capacity, (5,000 feet. 

Diameter of hole to 1,000 feet deep, 3 % in. Diameter of core, 2% in. 

Diameter of hole for 1,000 to 3,500 ft., 3% in. Diameter of core, 2^ in. 

Diameter of hole for 3,500 to 6,000 ft., 2 If in. Diameter of core, 2 in. 

This drill is designed for much deeper prospecting work than has 
ever before been attempted in this country. A line of drill rods a 
mile long and of uniform section would pull apart of its own weight; 
this difficulty has been overcome by successively reducing the size 
of the drill rods as the depth of the hole increases, thus distributing 
the strain and approximating the result that would be attained vcre 
a taper rod practicable; even with this provision the weight of the full 
column of rods, 6,000 feet in length, is approximately twenty tons. 

To successfully handle this weight it was necessary to make the 
machine itself very strong and heavy, and with a convenient and 
well designed hoisting arrangement. The hoist on this Drill is as 
perfect as is found on the best designed mine hoists. The engines 
are provided with link motion, enabling the lowering of the rods into 
the hole under steam pressure, and avoiding the risk of the friction 
brake failing to act. The engines are strong and of the same type 
as in our other hydraulic-fed Drills. Elaborate care has been taken 
to counterbalance the great weight of the drill rods. 

This drill has the famous Sullivan hydraulic feed. The hydraulic 
cylinder gives an available pressure of 60,000 pounds, which can be 
utilized for raising the rods in case of wedging or blocking. It is 
proportioned to handle the enormous weight of the line of rods with 
ease and safety. The feed is under absolute control, so that the 
pressure on the bit can be regulated with the utmost nicety to the 
varying conditions of the formation penetrated; without this hydraulic 
feed it would be impossible to handle this weight without great danger 
of destroving the diamonds in the bit. 

In a drill of this large size it is desirable to have two duplex pumps, 
one for operating the hydraulic cylinder and the other to force water 
through the rods; by each working independently of the other, the 
liability to accident is reduced to a minimum. 

For equipment furnished with the “K” Drill and included in price 
shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights, see page 52. 

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Fig. 18. Electric Drill at work in Smuggler Mine, Aspen, Colo. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drills 
Operated by Electricity 

The increasing employment of electricity in mining operations has 
opened a new field for the Diamond Prospecting Drill. One of the 
difficulties in the way of the use of the Diamond Drill underground, 
and in rough, mountainous localities, has been to get power to the 
machine, as the nature of the surface of the country mav make it 
impracticable to get heavy boilers and machinery close to the mine 
opening. Even where this can be done, there still remains the great 
difficulty and expense of getting fuel to the boilers, if the mine open¬ 
ing is located, as often happens, on a steep declivity where timber 
is scarce; and a further difficulty arises where compressed air is not 
used as a motive power, from the fact that the use of steam under¬ 
ground, besides being unsatisfactory for power and uncomfortable 
for the men, is often a source of great expense, owing to damage 
caused by the action of the exhaust steam on the mine timber and 
rock. 

To overcome the above mentioned objections to the use of a steam- 
driven or air-driven Diamond Drill, we have designed the “P.” “P S” 
and “R H” Drills, which will permit core drilling to be undertaken to 
advantage in places where it has hitherto been impracticable. The 
dynamo can be located near an engine or water wheel at any distance 
and the power carried easily and inexpensively to the drill, which 
can be on the mountain-top, in a deep shaft or in any part of the 
mine. 


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Fig. 19. 


Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Size“R” (Electric) 


Capacity, 300 ft. depth. 
Diameter of hole, 1^ in 
Diameter of core, jf in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “R” (Electric) 

1 lie R Drill is a ver} r neat and compact machine for drilling to 
a depth of 300 feet, using electricity as a motive power. The motor 
lor driving the drill is mounted on the same frame with the pump 
and hoisting drum, so that the drill, motor and hoisting rig are part 
of the machine, which can be mounted on trucks for moving about the 
mine. The frame is provided with a swivel base, permitting holes to 
he drilled in any direction, as well as at any angle, without moving 
the machine. 

The friction feed, described on page 11, is used with this drill. 
Switches, etc., are provided for safety and convenience, and in order 
that the machine may be used in very wet mines, if necessary, great 
care is taken to insulate all parts likely to cause a ground connection. 

We carry “R” Drills in stock wound for 110, 220 and 550 volt cur¬ 
rents ; drills wound for other voltage can be furnished on short notice. 

For equipment furnished with the “R” Drill, and included in the 
price shown on page 47, see page 49. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 52. 


Testimonial Letter: “R” Drill 

THE ASPEN MINING & SMELTING CO. 

Aspen, Colo., Dec. 19, 1892. 

Mr. T. L. Dee, The Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago , III. 

Dear Sir: Replying to your favor of the 12th inst. 

First—We are using one (R) electric drill. 

Second—Approximate total number of feet drilled, 16,000. 

Third—Nature of rock, limestone, generally compact, but containing 
fractured and seamy zones. 

Fourth—Seven thousand feet drilled in 1892, at the rate of 38^ feet 
per 24 hours, two shifts. 

Fifth—Cost per foot in 1891, 81 cents; in 1892, 68 cents, including car¬ 
bon losses, etc. 

Sixth—Advantages derived, cheap and effective prospecting, rapid work, 
discoveries of ore, convenient and economical application of power, etc. 

Seventh—Several discoveries of mineral have been made, aggregating 
about $50,000 in value. Yours very truly, 

FRED G. BUCKLEY, General Manager. 


41 


Fig. 20. Front view. 


Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Size ** RS ** (Electric) 


Capacity, 500 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, lfc in. 

Diameter of core, in. 

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Fig. 21. Rear view. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Sire “RS” (Electric) 


Capacity, 500 ft. depth. 
Diameter of hole, 1/j in. 
Diameter of core, in. 


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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

Size “RS” (Electric) 

The motor for driving the “R S ,? Drill is mounted on the same base 
as the drill proper and hoisting drum, so that the whole machine, 
with the exception of the pump, which is on a separate base, can ho 
mounted on trucks for moving about the mine. As in the smaller 
size electric drill, the frame of the “R S” is provided with swivel base, 
permitting holes to be drilled in any direction as well as at any angle, 
without moving the machine. 

The friction feed used with this drill is described on page 11. 
Switches, etc., are provided with the machine, and all parts likely 
to cause a ground connection when the drill is used in vert' wet mines, 
are carefully insulated. 

We have “R S” Drills in stock, wound for 110, 220 and 550 volt 
currents, and can furnish machines wound for other voltage on short 
notice. 

For equipment furnished with the “R S' Drills, and included in 
price shown on page 47, see page 49. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 52. 

Testimonial Letter: Electric Drill 

» 

General Offices of 
THE DURANT MINING CO. 

THE COMPROMISE MINING CO. 

THE CONOMARA MINE. 

THE LATE ACQUISITION CONS. MINING CO. 

THE ASPEN SAMPLING CO. 

THE SMUGGLER CONCENTRATOR. 

THE SMUGGLER MINING CO. 

Aspen, Colo., Oct. 31, 1898. 

F. K. Copeland, Esq., President Sullivan Machinery Co., Chicago, III. 

Gentlemen: We have been using your Diamond Drill, worked by 
electric power, for a number of years, and we have found that for the pur¬ 
poses for which we used it—that of cross-cutting a very wide vein—it is 
very valuable. Your Drill has done a great many thousand feet of work 
for us, and has done it very satisfactorily, and has been of great benefit to 
us with but a small outlay for repairs. In soft ground, or what is called 
“ravelly ground,” we find that it is not advisable to make to exceed 
twenty-five feet per shift, whereas in hard ground where there is no 
trouble about the core crumbling we have made as high as fifty-five feet 
in seven hours. Very truly yours, 

S. I. HALLETT, Superintendent. 


t 


Note: See illustration on page 39. 

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Fig. 22. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
Size “RH M (Electric) 

Finding that the “R” and “R S” Drills filled a long-felt want 
for electric core drilling machines, and met with great success when 
placed on the market, we decided to present to the public another 
electric core drill of greater capacity than the others, and therefore 
designed and built the “R H” capable of drilling to a depth of 1,000 
feet. 


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Fig. 23. 

Size "RH W (Electric, Rear View) 

This drill is fitted with our single cylinder hydraulic feed, and is 
modeled on the same lines as our standard “H" drill. 

The economy, convenient application of power and ease of operation 
of this new drill make it one of our most successful models. 

For equipment furnished with the “R 11” Drill, and included in 
price shown on page 47, see page 48. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 52. 

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Table of Sizes, Capacities, Dimensions and Other Data of Sullivan Diamond 

Prospecting Core Drills 


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3. For extra equipment, see pages 48 and 49. 

4. For complete drill estimates, see pages 56 to 68. 



























































Equipment Tables 


The following equipment is furnished with the “R H, “H,” “H G, 

” “B/’ “H N,” “C N,” “N,” “P,” “P K” and “K” Drills without 

extra charge at prices shown on page 47. 


2 Blank Bits ready to set. 

205 feet of Drill Rods with Coup¬ 
lings (20 10-ft., 1 5-ft.). 

1 ten-foot Core Barrel. 

2 Core Lifters. 

1 Core Shell. 

25 feet 4-ply Water-hose with Con¬ 
nection, for Drill Rods. 

12 feet 4-ply Water-hose with Con¬ 
nection, to connect Drill and 
Pump. 

10 feet 6-ply Steam-hose with Con¬ 
nection, for Drill (5-ply for 
C and H). 

5 feet 2-ply Drip-hose. 

1 Swivel Steam Connection for 
Engine. 

1 Wire Rope (wound on Hoisting 
Drum) with Hook. With “C” 
and “H,” 75 feet of i4-in. 
rope; with “B” and “N ” 100 
feet of %-in. rope; with “P,” 
150 feet of 7 / 8 -in. rope; with 
“PK” and “K,” 155 feet of 
rope. 

1 Drive Chuck. 

1 Safety Clamp. 

2 Sheaves for Hoisting Rods, 

with straps and hooks. 

1 Lifting Bail with Clevis. 

1 Bail and Bolt for Sheave. 

1 Lifting Swivel or Hoisting 
Plug, with Coupling. 

1 Water Swivel with Coupling 
and Elbow. 

1 Pressure Gauge for Feed Cyl¬ 
inder. 


1 Tool Chest with Lock and Key. 

1 complete set of Diamond-Set¬ 
ting Tools, consisting of: 

1 3^4-in. Jaw Vise, with 
swiveled base. 

1 Breast-Drill with 5 bits 
from Vs to % in. diam. 

1 set of 12 Setting Chisels 
and Punches. 

1 light Hammer for dia¬ 
mond setting. 

1 pair each, 6-in. Dividers, 
Inside and Outside Cali¬ 
pers. 

1 Head for holding Bits 
while setting. 

1 Machinist’s Hammer. 

1 Screw Driver. 

1 Draw Bolt for gears. 

1 Copper Strainer and Union. 

1 6-in. Adjustable Level. 

2 pairs Pipe-Tongs. 

1 14-inch Pipe-Wrench. 

2 12-inch Monkey Wrenches. 

1 complete set of Solid Wrenches 
for Engine, Chuck, etc. 

1 Hand Oiler. 

1 1-gallon Oil Can. 

1 Engine Oil Cup with Valve. 

2 Recovering Taps. 

Rubber and Hemp Packing and 
Waste. 

All Pipe and Fittings necessary 
to connect Drill, Pump and 
Boiler. 


(See next page for regular equipment for smaller drills.) 

48 


Equipment Tables 


The following equipment is furnished with the sizes “E” and “S, v 
without extra charge at prices shown on page 47. This same equip¬ 
ment is also furnished with the “R” and “li S” Drills, with additions 
as per note below: 


2 Blank Bits ready to set. 

200 feet of Drill Rods with Coup¬ 
lings (39 5-ft., 5 1-ft.). 

1 5-foot Core-Barrel. 

1 Core Shell, and two core lifters. 
17 feet of 1-in. 4-ply Steam-hose. 
17 feet of %-in. 2-ply Water-hose. 
1 Water Swivel with coupling. 

1 Lifting Swivel with coupling. 

1 Drive Chuck. 

1 Safety Clamp. 

1 extra set of Feed Gears. 

1 extra Friction Spring. 

1 Pressure Gauge. 

1 Tool Chest with Lock and Key. 
1 Complete set of Diamond-Set¬ 
ting Tools, consisting of: 

1 3%-in. Jaw Vise with 
swiveled base. 

1 Breast-Drill, with 5 bits 
from Vs to % in. diam¬ 
eter. 

1 set of 12 Setting Chisels 
and Punches. 


1 light Hammer for dia¬ 
mond setting. 

1 pair each, 6-in. Dividers, 
Inside and Outside Cal¬ 
ipers. 

1 Head for holding bits. 

1 Machinist’s Hammer. 

1 6-in. Adjustable Level. 

1 pair Pipe-Tongs. 

2 14-in. Pipe-Wrenches. 

2 10-in. Monkey Wrenches. 

1 complete set of solid Wrenches 
for engine, etc. 

1 13-inch Sheave Wheel with 
strap and hook. 

1 Hand Oiler. 

1 half-gallon Oil Can. 

1 Engine Oil Cup. 

2 Recovering Taps. 

Rubber and Hemp Packing, and 
Waste. 

Valves and Fittings ready to 
connect to supply of steam or 
compressed air. 


Note: The equipment furnished with the Diamond Prospecting 
Drills “R”, “R S” and “R H” includes also motor, carbon brushes, switch, 
and extra fuses, but does not include speed controllers, steam hose, or 
swivel connection. With the “R” Drill a pump, attached to the drill 
frame, is included in the equipment. 


The following equipment is furnished with the “M” (hand-power) 
without extra charge at prices shown on page 47: 


2 Blanks Bits ready to set. 

1 set of 12 Chisels and Punches 
for diamond setting. 

1 Head for holding bits while set¬ 
ting. 

100 feet of Drill Rods with Coup¬ 
lings (9 10-ft., 1 5-ft., 3 20- 
in.). 

1 Lever Hand Pump. 

1 10-foot Core-Barrel. 

1 20-in. Core-Barrel. 

1 Core-Shell and 2 Lifters. 

12 feet of 1-in. 4-ply Suction-hose 
with connection and strainer. 

10 feet of y 2 - in. 2-ply Water-hose. 

1 Water Swivel. 


1 Lifting Swivel. 

1 Coupling, Drive Spindle to 
Rods. 

1 Safety Clamp. 

1 complete set of Feed Gears (3 
pairs). 

1 Tool Box with Lock and Key. 

2 pairs Pipe Tongs. 

1 14-in. Pipe-Wrench. 

1 10-in. Monkey-Wrench. 

1 complete set of Solid Wrenches. 
1 Hand Oil Can. 

1 half-gallon Oil Can. 

2 Hand Cranks. 

1 13-in. Sheave Wheel with strap 
and hook. 


49 


Ocean Shipping Weights and Dimensions of 
Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drills 
With Regular Equipment 


“M” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete. 639 lbs. 

Equipment, page 49. 712 

Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 1351 lbs. 

In 4 boxes, occupying about 41 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 420 

Boiler not needed for Hand-Power Drill. Lever Hand-Pump included 
in Equipment. 

“E” DRILL. 

Weight of “E” Drill complete. 580 lbs. 

Equipment, page 49. 1454 “ 

Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 2034 lbs. 

m 

In 7 boxes, occupying about 46 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 420 lbs. 

“ 8 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. 4900 “ 

“ 4i/ 2 x2%x4 Special Pump. 300 “ 

Note.—T he heaviest piece of “E” Drill weighs only 125 lbs., and no 
other piece over 75 lbs. 

“S” DRILL. 

Weight of “S” Drill complete. 1095 lbs. 

Equipment, page 49. 1511 “ 

Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 2606 lbs. 

In 6 boxes, occupying about 73 cubic feet. Weight of Rods, Boiler and 
Pump same as “E” Drill. 

“H G” AND “H” DRILLS. 

Weight of Drill ivithout Swivel-Head. 1177 lbs. 

Swivel-Head boxed separately. 427 “ 

“ Frame . 407 “ 

Equipment, page 48. 1986 “ 

Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 3997 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Frame, about 137 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 460 lbs. 

10 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. 6025 “ 

4 1 /£x2%x 4 Special Pump. 300 “ 


50 



























Ocean Shipping Weights, Etc., Continued 

“C” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill without Swivel Head. 1678 lbs. 

Swivel-Head boxed separately. 449 “ 

“ Frame . 429 “ 

Equipment, page 48. 2000 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 4556 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Frame, about 162 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 460 lbs. 

12 LI. P. Boiler on Wheels. 6050 “ 

6x4x6 Duplex Pump . 650 “ 

“B” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill without Swivel-Head. 2320 lbs. 

Swivel-Head boxed separately. 620 “ 

“ Frame . 522 “ 

“ Equipment, page 48. 2573 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 6035 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Frame, about 192 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 516 lbs. 

15 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. 6380 “ 

6x4x6 Duplex Pump. 650 “ 

“H N” and “C N” DRILLS. 


“ Equipment, page 48.“H N” 3165 “ “C N” 3165 “ 

Total Weight, Drill and Equipment, “HN,” 5265 lbs.; “C N” 5721 lbs. 
In 9 boxes, occupying, with Frame, 137 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 725 lbs. 

“ 10 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. 6025 “ 

6x4x6 Special Pump. 650 “ 

“N” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill, without Swivel-Head. 2360 lbs. 

Swivel-Head boxed separately. 656 “ 

“ Frame . 522 “ 

“ Equipment, page 48. 3165 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 6703 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Frame, about 194 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 725 lbs. 

Weight of 20 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. 7562 “ 

“ 6x4x6 Duplex Pump. 650 “ 

“P” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete without Swivel-Head. 4480 lbs. 

Weight of Swivel-Head boxed separately. 1419 “ 

“ Frame . 870 “ 

“ Equipment, page 48. 4025 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment.10794 lbs. 

In 10 boxes, occupying, with Frame, about 296 cubic feet. 

Weight of Swivel-Head and Drive-Rod, when detached, about.... 1100 lbs. 

“ Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 725 “ 

“ 25 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. 7900 “ 

“ 7 1 /£x4 1 / £xl0 Duplex Pump. 1200 “ 

51 














































Ocean Shipping Weights, Etc., Concluded 


“PK” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete.10000 lbs. 

“ Equipment, page 48. 9920 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment.19920 lbs. 

Weight of 3^-in. 0. D. Drill Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 

100 ft. 1500 “ 

Weight of 3-in. O. D. Drill Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 

100 ft. 1125 “ 

Weight of “N” Drill Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft- 725 “ 

Weight of “B” Drill Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft- 516 “ 

Weight of 30 H. P. Boiler on Skids. 8150 “ 

Weight of 8x4x12 Duplex Pump. 2700 

“K” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete, with Swivel-Head.31000 lbs. 

Equipment, page 48. 9920 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment.40920 lbs. 

Weight of 314-in. O. D. Drill Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 

100 ft. 1500 “ 

Weight of 3-in. O. D. Drill Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 

100 ft. 1125 “ 

Weight of “N” Drill Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft.. 725 “ 

“ 40 H. P. Boiler on Skids.12000 “ 

“ 714x414x10 Duplex Pump . 1200 “ 

6x4x6 Duplex Pump . 650 “ 

“R” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete, with Pump and Motor attached. 1812 lbs. 

“ Equipment, page 49. 1374 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 3186 lbs. 

In 6 boxes, occupying about 102 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 420 “ 

“R S” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete, with Motor. 2858 lbs. 

Equipment, page 49. 3436 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment... 6294 lbs. 

In 13 boxes, occupying about 152 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 420 “ 

“R H” DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete, with Motor. 2811 lbs. 

Equipment, page 49. 1986 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. 4797 lbs. 

In 11 boxes, occupying about 145 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, per 100 ft. 460 “ 


52 


































How to Select a Suitable Drill Outfit 


hirst, consult table of sizes and capacities on page 47 and choose 
a machine having capacity nearest beyond the depth you wish to drill. 
It is always advisable to have at least 100 or 200 feet reserve capacitv 
for emergencies, such as miscalculation in depth where mineral is 
expected to be found, as well as for reaming and casing the hole, 
which is often necessary where loose or caving material is encountered; 
then refer to detailed estimates of complete outfits on pages 56 to 68, 
which show itemized prices. If an “S” or larger size of drill is 
wanted and the customer already has a supply of steam or compressed 
air available for power, the boiler as shown on estimate can be omitted. 

Drill Rods. If there are not sufficient Drill Rods shown on estimate 
to reach the depth desired, add as many more as are needed (up to 
the capacity of the machine) and at the prices shown on estimates; 
when more rods are shown on estimates than are required, deductions 
can be made in the same manner. 

Blank Bits, Core Lifters and Core Shells. Our estimate covers an 
ample supply of these articles,—except for a foreign shipment or long 
distance from base of supplies—in such cases the amount of these 
items should be tripled, as these are the small parts used at the point 
of the drill, and are subject to frequent renewal. 

Carbon (Diamonds). The number of Carbon (Diamonds) required 
depends upon the hardness of the rock and whether the drill will be 
operated during the day only, or both day and night. If the drill 
is to be worked only in the daytime and the man who operates the 
machine is also to set the diamonds, then one set with a couple of 
extra diamonds as a reserve will suffice; but if the drill is to be 
worked both day and night two sets will be required, unless the rock 
is hard enough to require the bits to be set each day, when a third 
set is necessary, to enable the diamond setter to keep up with the 
work. The sizes of carbon generally used range from one to four 
karats each, according to the size of the bit, but it will be found more 
economical in the end to use carbon just as large as can be set in the 
different sized bits. We have unusual facilities for procuring the best 
quality carbon on the market and will be glad to give our customers 
the benefit of our knowledge and experience in selecting them. 

Drive Pipe. The amount of Drive Pipe is governed by the depth 
of surface or drift deposit to be penetrated, and the estimates cover 

53 



enough of this pipe for all ordinary conditions, but where the drift 
deposit is of considerable depth and mixed with coarse gravel or 
boulders, two lines of drive pipe should be used; the first or larger 
pipe must be of sufficient diameter to receive freely the size drive pipe 
shown in the estimate, which is the smallest size in which the casing 
can be inserted. This would call for a Drive Head, Dri\e Shoe and 
Chopping Bit of corresponding size (see pages 87 and 91). If there 
is little or no drift deposit on the rock or the Drill is to be used 
underground, then Drive Pipe as well as other items used in connection 
with it can be reduced or omitted. 

Casing. This is necessary in connection with the Drive Pipe in 
order to make a tight water connection at bed rock, also to protect the 
hole from caving when soft or broken strata are encountered below 
the bed rock; the amount of Casing required would, therefore, depend 
upon the depth at which such strata are likely to be found. If the 
rock is not apt to cave then only Casing enough to reach bed rock 
would be necessary, but if on the other hand, no drift deposit existed 
and the formation is solid, then this Casing, like the Drive Pipe, as 
well as items peculiar to its use, would not be required. 

General Tools. The balance of the outfit consists of small tools 
of general usefulness which may be found among a mine equipment 
and can be deducted at the prices shown on estimates if not required. 

Size of Core. When prospecting for soft or friable minerals, such 
as coal or salt, the best results are obtained by using the size Bits, 
etc., which make a 2-inch core. Any of our Drills can be equipped 
with this size Bit and fittings, the additional cost being only the dif¬ 
ference between the cost of the “N” Bit and fittings and the regular 
size, as shown on the estimates, except that for the larger Bit more 
Carbon is required. 


Data to be Given when 

1. Will the work be from the sur¬ 

face or underground? 

2. If underground, give dimen¬ 

sions of space available where 
the drill is to be used, espe¬ 
cially in line of drill rods. 

3. What is the character of the 

surface or drift deposit over- 
lying the rock? 

4. Kind of rock to be drilled. 

5. Probable amount of surface 

overlying the rock. 

6. Is the rock solid, or broken 

and liable to cave? 


to Purchase of Drills 

7. Kind of mineral to be pros¬ 

pected for. 

8. Maximum depth of holes. 

9. Total number of feet to be 

drilled. 

10. Have you compressed air, 

steam or electricity availa¬ 
ble for power? 

11. Is there a supply of water close 

by? 

12. Have you a pump available? 

13. Do you w r ant an experienced 

drillman? 


Inquiring in Regard 


54 


Core Drill Estimates 


On account of the constant fluctuation in price of material the 
prices for drill rods , drive pipe and casing are subject to change with¬ 
out notice. 


The following estimates cover what experience lias shown to be a 
complete outfit lor the different sizes of drills under ordinary condi¬ 
tions. They include an average amount of rods and casing and 
sufficient supplies (with the exception of carbon) for a large amount 
of work at a point distant from a base of supplies. 

If the rock to be drilled is hard the amount of carbon should be 
increased. If the rock is likely to be broken and soft, with a great 
amount of loose surface overlying it, the amount of casing and drive 
pipe should be increased; while if the rock is solid and the surface 
light, casing and drive pipe could be* omitted. 

Where a boiler or air compressor and pump are available, these 
items can be deducted; this can be done with the tools where the 
purchaser already has them. 

Shipment can be made of any of these outfits, except the “P,” within 
two weeks from receipt of order; the “P” would require thirty days 
to assemble. 


We can always furnish a skilled operator to set the diamond bits 
and take charge of the drill, and only send out sober and industrious 
men, who are ready and willing to work, thoroughly understand the 
operation of the Diamond Drill in every detail and under all condi¬ 
tions, and will work for the interest of their employers. The wages 
of a man of this class will run from $100.00 to $200.00 per month, 
gold. His traveling expenses must be paid and also his time while 
traveling both ways. (See page 13.) 

Our experience in selling and operating Diamond Drills of all 
kinds and for a wide variety of work, enables us to prepare estimates 
for any given conditions, which shall be complete in every detail. 
We shall be glad to do this when requested, and when we are informed 
of the conditions under which the drilling is to be done. 


55 


“ M ” Drill Estimate (for Prospecting from 
Surface or Underground) 


1. “M” Drill and Equipment, as per pages 47 and 49.$ 350.00 

2. 1 Hand Hoist (as shown on machine). 35.00 

3. 200 feet Extra Drill Rods (5 ft. sections), making 300 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $75.00. 150.00 

4. 12 Extra Blank Bits, size “E” @ $1.00. 12.00 

5. 4 Extra Core Lifters, size “E” @ $2.50. 10.00 

6. 2 Extra Core Shells, size “E” @ $5.00. 10.00 

7. 1 set Carbon, 6 stones; weight 6 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of carbon subject to change without notice; see page 

87) . 300.00 

8. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

9. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

10. 25 feet Casing Pipe, size “E,” style Flush Coupling, 5 ft. 

lengths, @ .75. 18.75 

11. 5 pair Protectors for “E” Casing, @ .50. 2.50 

12. 1 Casing Bit, size “E”. 2.50 

13. 1 Bushing, “E” Rods to “E” Casing. 3.00 


Total price, F. O. B., Chicago, Claremont or New York.$ 904.75 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 10.00 


Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 3,000 lbs. 

Code Word, “M” Drill, with above (hand power) outfit complete, 
Abinadab. 

Code Word, “M” Drill, with above outfit complete, with Drill Rods 
and Casing, in 10-ft. lengths for surface work, Albina. 


If Desired to Operate the Above Machine by Horse Power, 

Add the Following: 

14. 1 Horse Power, with Jack, Belt and Drill Pulley.$ 60.00 

Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$ 974.75 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 5.00 
One power pump is furnished with the Horse Power outfit, and 
is included in price shown on page 47. 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 4,150 lbs. 

Code ord, M Drill, with horse power outfit as above, complete, 
Abinoam. 


















“E” Drill Estimate (Equipped for Under= 

ground Prospecting) 

1. “E” Drill and Equipment as per pages 47 and 49.$ 700.00 

2. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 4 1 / 4x2%x4. 80.00 

3. 100 feet extra Drill Rods (5 ft. sections), making 300 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $75.00. 75.00 

4. 24 extra Blank Bits, size “E,” @ $1.00. 24.00 

5. 6 extra Core Lifters, size “E,” @ $2.50. 15.00 

6. 4 extra Core Shells, size “E,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

7. 1 set Carbon, 6 stones; weight 9 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of carbon subject to change without notice; see page 

87) . 450.00 

8. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

9. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

10. 50 feet Casing Pipe, size “E” style flush coupling, 5 ft. 

lengths, @ 75c. 37.50 

11. 10 pair Protectors for size “E” Casing. 5.00 

12. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size “E”. 4.00 

13. 1 Bushings, “E” Rods to size “E” Casing. 3.00 

14. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size “E”. 22.00 

15. 1 extra Reamer Face. 2.50 


Total price, F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$ 1448.50 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 15.00 

Total Weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 3,700 lbs. 

Code word, “E” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abilities. 


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“S” Drill Estimate (Equipped for Prospecting 

from Surface) 

1. “S” Drill and Equipment as per pages 47 and 49.$1,100.00 

2. 8 H. P. Boiler, mounted on wheels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings . 400.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 4% x 2% x 4-inch. 80.00 

4. 200 feet Extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 400 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $65.00. 130.00 

5. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “E,” @ $1.00. 24.00 

6. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “E,” @ $2.50. 15.00 

7. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “E,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 set Carbon, 6 stones; weight 9 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of carbon subject to change without notice; see page 

87) . 450.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

11. 50 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 2 y 2 in., @ .50.... 25.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 2 y 2 in. 6.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 2 y 2 in. 6.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 2 y 2 in. 5.75 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 2 Mj in. 4.50 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 10.00 

17. 100 feet Casing Pipe, size “E,” style Flush Coupling, 10 ft. 

lengths, @ .65. 65.00 

18. 10 pair Protectors for “E” Casing, @ .50. 5.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size “E”. 4.00 

20. 1 Bushing, “E” Rods to “E” Casing. 3.00 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size “E”. 22.00 

22. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size “E”. 2.50 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 -in. to 2-in. 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

26. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

27. 1 each 6-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

%-in Manila Rope. 6.00 

28. 15 feet of %-inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste . 25.00 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$2,481.75 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 30.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 11,200 lbs. 

Code Word, “S” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abismando. 

Code Word, “S” Drill, with above outfit, less Boiler and Pump Abis- 
maran. 


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** H m and “ HG” Drill Estimate (Equipped for 
Prospecting from Surface) 

1. “H” or “H G” Drill and Equipment as per pages 47 and 

2. 10 H. P. Boiler mounted on wheels with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings . 425.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 4 1 / £x2%x4, with connection 

and strainer . 80.00 

4. 500 feet extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 700 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $80.00. 400.00 

5. 24 extra Blank Bits, size “A,” @ $1.25. 30.00 

6. 6 extra Core Lifters, size “A,” @ $3.15. 18.90 

7. 4 extra Core Shells, size “A,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 set Carbon, 8 stones; weight 12 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of carbon subject to change without notice; see page 

87) . 600.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “A”. 6.25 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

11. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 3 in., @ .75. 75.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 3 in. 7.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 3 in. 7.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 3 in. 5.75 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

17. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 2 in., style Flush Coupling, 10 ft. 

lengths, @ .50. 100.00 

18. 20 pair Protectors for 2-inch Casing, @ .50. 10.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 2 in. 4.00 

20. 1 Bushing, “A” Rods to 2 in. Casing. 3.00 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 2 in. 22.00 

22. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size 2 in. 2.50 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2 in diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 Set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

26. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

27. 1 each 6-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

% in. Manila Rope. 6.00 

28. 15 feet of %-inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste. 25.00 


Total price, F. O. B., Chicago, Claremont or New York.$8-,630.40 $3,730 -u 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 60.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 16,500 lbs. 

Code Word, “H” Drill with above outfit complete, Abillot. 

Code Word, “H” Drill with above outfit less Boiler and Pump, Abimpfen. 


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“ C ” Drill Estimate (Equipped for Prospect= 

ing from Surface) 

1. “C” Drill and Equipment as per pages 47 and 48.$2,400.00 

2. 12 H. P. Boiler mounted on wheels with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings . 460.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 6x4x6, Duplex, with connec¬ 

tion and strainer . 125.00 

4. 800 feet extra Drill Rods (10-ft. sections), making 1000 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $80.00. 640.00 

5. 24 extra Blank Bits, size “A,” @ $1.25. 30.00 

6. 6 extra Core Lifters, size “A,” @ $3.15. 18.90 

7. 4 extra Core Shells, size “A,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 set of Carbon, 8 stones; weight 12 karats, @ $50.00. 

(Price of Carbon subject to change without notice; 
see page 87). 600.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “A”. 6.25 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the Blank Bits. 8.00 

11. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 3 in., @ .75.— 75.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 3 in. 7.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 3 in. 7.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 3 in. 5.75 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

17. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 2 in. style flush coupling, 10-ft. 

lengths, @ .50. 100.00 

18. 20 pair Protectors for 2-in. Casing, @ 50c. 10.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 2 in. 4.00 

20. 1 Bushing “A” Rods to size 2 in. Casing. 3.00 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 2 in. 22.00 

22. 1 extra Reamer Face, size 2 in. 2.50 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting Pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe % in. to 2 in 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

26. 2 Jack Screws. 14.00 

27. 1 each 6 in. Single and double Block, with 100 ft. of %-in. 

Manila Rope . 6.00 

28. 15 feet of %-in. Chain, with hook and ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste . 25.00 


Total price, F. O. B., Chicago, Claremont or New York.$4,643.40 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra_ 60.00 

Total Weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 19,500 lbs. 

Code word, “C” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abdelasis. 

Code word, “C” Drill, with above outfit complete, less Boiler and Pump, 
Abdelari. 


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“B” Drill JLstimate (for Prospecting from 

Surface) 

1. “B” Drill and Equipment as per pages 47 and 48.$2,850.00 

2. 15 H. P. Boiler mounted on wheels with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings . 485.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 6x4x6 Duplex, with connec¬ 

tion and strainer. 125.00 

4. 1800 feet extra Drill Rods (10-ft. sections), making 2000 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $85.00. 1,530.00 

5. 24 extra Blank Bits, size “B,” @ $1.25. 30.00 

6. 6 extra Core Lifters, size “B,” @ $3.15. 18.90 

7. 4 extra Core Shells, size “B,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 set Carbon, 8 stones, weight 16 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 

page 87). 800.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “B”. 7.50 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

11. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 4 in., @ $1.00.. 100.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 4 in. 10.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 4 in. 10.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 4 in. 7.00 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 4 in. 8.00 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

17. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 2 y 2 in., style flush coupling, 10-ft. 

lengths, @ 75c. 150.00 

18. 20 pair Protectors for 2^-in. Casing, @ 50c. 10.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 2 x / 2 in. 4.50 

20. 1 Bushing, “B” Rods to size 2 y 2 in. Casing. 3.50 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 2 y 2 in. 24.00 

22. 1 extra Reamer Face, size 2*4 in. 2.50 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting Pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

26. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

27. 1 each 7 in. Single and Double Block, with 100 ft. of 1 in. 

Manila Rope . 8.00 

28. 15 feet of % in. Chain, with hook and ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger, and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste . 25.00 


Total price, F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$6,315.90 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra.. 70.00 

Total Weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 28,000 lbs. 

Code word, “B” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abdaulah. 

Code word, “B” Drill, with above outfit complete, less Boiler and Pump, 
Abdebamus. 


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“ HN” Drill Estimate (for Prospecting from 

Surface) 

1. “HN” Drill and Equipment, as per pages 47 and 48.$2,000.00 

2. 10 H. P. Boiler mounted on wheels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings ... • 425.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 4 1 /£x2%x4 inch Duplex, with 

connection and strainer. 80.00 

4. 300 feet Extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 500 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $100.00. 300.00 

5. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “N” @ $1.75. 42.00 

6. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “N” @ $3.15. 18.90 

7. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “N” @ $5.00.. 20.00 

8. 1 set Carbon, 8 stones; weight 20 karats, @ $50.00. )Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 

page 87). 1,000.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “N”. 10.00 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

11. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 4 y 2 in. @ $1.25.... 125.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 4*4 in. 11.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 4 y 2 in. 11.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 4 V 2 in. 7.50 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 4 y 2 in. 8.00 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

17. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 3 in., style Flush Coupling, 10 ft. 

lengths, @ 95c. 190.00 

18. 20 pair Protectors for 3-in. Casing, @ .60. 12.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

20. 1 Bushing, “N” Rods to 3 in. Casing. 4.00 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 3 in. 28.00 

22. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size 3 in. 3.00 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 14 Chain Tongs. 17.50 

26. 2 Jack Screws. 14.00 

27. 1 each 6-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

% in. Manila Rope. 6.00 

28. 15 feet of % inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6^00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste . 25.00 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$4,424.90 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 60.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 17,000 lbs. 

Code Word, “H N” Drill, with above outfit complete, AMxvo. 

Code Word, “H N” Drill, with above outfit, less Boiler and PumD 
Abixsol. 


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“CN” Drill Estimate (for Prospecting from 

Surface) 

1. “C N” Drill and Equipment, as per pages 47 and 48.$2,700.00 

2. 12 H. P. Boiler mounted on wneels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings . 460.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 6x4x6 inch Duplex, with 

connection and strainer. 125.00 

4. 500 feet Extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 700 

feet with those in Equipment, @ $100.00. 500.00 

5. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “N” @ $1.75. 42.00 

6. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “N” @ $3.15. 18.90 

7. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “N” @ $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 set Carbon, 8 stones; weight 20 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 
page 87). 1,000.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “N”. 10.00 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

11. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 4 y 2 in. @ $1.25.. 125.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 4*4 in. 11.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 4 y 2 in. 11.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 4 1 / & in. 7.50 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 4 y 2 in. 8.00 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

17. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 3 in., style Flush Coupling, 10 ft. 

lengths, @ 95c. 190.00 

18. 20 pair Protectors for 3-in. Casing, @ .60. 12.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

20. 1 Bushing, “N” Rods to 3 in. Casing. 4.00 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamei size 3 in. 28.00 

22. 1 Extra Reamer Face, siz 3 in. 3.00 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 14 Chain Tongs. 17.50 

26. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

27. 1 each 6-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

% in. Manila Rope. 6.00 

28. 15 feet of % inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste . 25.00 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$5,404.90 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 60.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 20,000 lbs. 

Code Word, “C N” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abixlum. 

Code Word, “C N” Drill, with above outfit, less Boiler and Pump, 
Abixfot. 


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“N” Drill E-stimate (for Prospecting from 

Surface) 

1. “N” Drill and Equipment, as per pages 47 and 48.$3,300.00 

2. 20 H. P. Boiler mounted on wheels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings .. • • 525.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size 7 Mi x 4 y z x 6, with Connection 

and Strainer . 175.00 

4. 1300 feet Extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 1500 

feet with those in Equipment, @ $100.00. 1,300.00 

5. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “N” @ $1.75. 42.00 

6. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “N” @ $3.15. 18.90 

7. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “N” @ $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 set Carbon, 8 stones; weight 20 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 

page 87). 1,000.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “N”. 10.00 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

11. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 4M> in. @ $1.25.. 125.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 4 y 2 in. 11.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 4 y 2 in. 11.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 4 y 2 m. 7.50 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 4 Mj in. 8.00 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

17. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 3 in., style Flush Coupling, 10 ft. 

lengths, @ 95c. 190.00 

18. 20 pair Protectors for 3-in. Casing, @ .60. 12.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

20. 1 Bushing, “N” Rods to 3 in. Casing. 4.00 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 3 in. 28.00 

22. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size 3 in. 3.00 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 14 Chain Tongs. 17.50 

26. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

27. 1 each 7-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

1 in. Manila Rope. 8.00 

28. 15 feet of % inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste. 25.00 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$6,921.90 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 80.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 31,200 lbs. 

Code Word, “N” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abiotos. 

Code Word, “N” Drill, with above outfit, less Boiler and Pump, Abisag. 


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“ P ” Drill Estimate (for Prospecting from 

Surface) 

1. “P” Drill and Equipment as per pages 47 and 48.$4,000.00 

2. 25 H. P. Boiler, mounted on wheels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings . 600.00 

3. 1 Special Steam Pump, size TV 2 x 4 y 2 x 10-inch, with con¬ 

nection and strainer. 300.00 

4. 2800 feet extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 3000 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $100.00. 2,800.00 

5. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “N” @ $1.75. 42.00 

6. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “N” @ $3.15. 18.90 

7. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “N” @ $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 set Carbon, 8 stones; weight 20 karats, @ $50.00 (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 

page 87). 1,000.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “N”. 10.00 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

11. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 4 y 2 in. @ $1.25.. 125.00 

12. 1 Steel Drive Head, size \ x / 2 in. 11.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 4 y 2 in. 11.00 

14. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size iV 2 in. 7.50 

15. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 4 y 2 in. 8.00 

16. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

17. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 3in., style Flush Coupling, 10 ft. 

lengths, @ 95c. 190.00 

18. 20 pair Protectors for 3-in. Casing, @ .60. 12.00 

19. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

20. 1 Bushing, “N” Rods to 3 in. Casing. 4.00 

21. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 3 in. 28.00 

22. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size 3 in. 3.00 

23. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

24. 1 set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe % in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

25. 2 pair No. 14 Chain Tongs. 17.50 

26. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

27. 1 each 7-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

1 in. Manila Rope. 8.00 

28. 15 feet of % inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

29. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

30. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

31. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

32. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste . 25.00 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$9,321.90 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 100.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 48,000 lbs. 

Code Word, “P” Drill with above outfit complete, Abishalom. 

Code Word, “P” Drill, with above outfit, less Boiler and Pump, Abis- 
mabas. 


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“ R ” Drill Estimate (Equipped for Under= 

ground Prospecting) 


1. “R” Drill and Equipment, as per pages 47 and 49.$1,500.00 

2. 100 feet extra Drill Rods (5 ft. sections), making 300 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $75.00. 75.00 

3. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “E,” @ $1.00. 24.00 

4. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “E,” @ $2.50. 15.00 

5. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “E,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

6. 1 set Carbon, 6 stones; weight 9 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 

page 87). 450.00 

7. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

8. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

9. 50 feet Casing Pipe, size “E,” style Flush Coupling, 5 ft. 

lengths, @ .75. 37.50 

10. 10 pair Protectors for “E” Casing, @ .50. 5.00 

11. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size “E”. 4.00 

12. 1 Bushing, “E” Rods to “E” Casing. 3.00 

13. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size “E”. 22.00 

14. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size “E”. 2.50 

15. 5 Horse Power Speed Controller. 80.00 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$2,249.00 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 25.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit, as per above, about 4,100 lbs. 

Code Word, “R” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abismal. 

Code Word, “R” Drill, with above outfit complete, Drill Rods and 
Casing in 10 ft. lengths for surface work, Abism. 


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14 R-S ” Drill Estimate (Equipped for Prospect* 

ing from Surface) 

1. “R S” Drill and Equipment, as per pages 47 and 49.$1,800.00 

2. 1 Triplex Pump, size 3 x 3-inch, with 3 H. P. Electric 

Motor attached . 350.00 

3. 300 feet Extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 500 feet 

with those in Equipment, @ $65.00. 195.00 

4. 9 H. P. Speed Controller for Drill. 90.00 

5. 3 H. P. Speed Controller for Pump. 60.00 

6. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “E,” @ $1.00. 24.00 

7. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “E,” @ $2.50. 15.00 

8. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “E,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

9. 1 set Carbon, 6 stones; weight 9 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 
page 87). 450.00 

10. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

11. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

12. 50 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Ripe), size 2 y 2 in., @ .50. 25.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 2 % in. 6.00 

14. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 2 y 2 in. 6.00 

15. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 2 y 2 in. 5.75 

16. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 2 y 2 in. 4.50 

17. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 10.00 

18. 100 feet Casing Pipe, size “E,” style Flush Coupling, 10 foot 

lengths, @ .65. 65.00 

19. 10 pair Protectors for “E” Casing, @ .50. 5.00 

20. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size “E”. 4.00 

21. 1 Bushing, “E” Rods to “E” Casing. 3.00 

22. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size “E”. 22.00 

23. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size “E”... 2.50 

24. 2 pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

25. 2 Jack Screws. 14.00 

26. 1 each 6-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

%-in Manila Rope. 6.00 

27. 15 feet of %-inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

28. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

29. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$3,219.25 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 25.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 10,000 lbs. 

Code Word, “R S” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abismamos. 


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“RH” Drill Estimate (Equipped for Prospect¬ 
ing from Surface) 

1. “RH” Drill and Equipment as per pages 47 and 48...$2,000.00 

2. 1 Triplex Pump, size 3x3 inch, with 3 H. P. Electric 

Motor attached. 350.00 

3. 500 feet extra Drill Rods (10 ft. sections), making 700 

feet with those in Equipment, @ $80.00. 400.00 

4. 12 H. P. Speed Controller for Drill. 112.00 

5. 3 H. P. Speed Controller for Pump. 60.00 

6. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “A,” @ $1.25. 30.00 

7. 6 extra Core Lifters, size “A,” @ $3.15. 18.90 

8. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “A,” @ $5.00. 20.00 

9. 1 set of Carbon, 8 Stones; weight 12 karats, @ $50.00. 

(Price of carbon subject to change without notice; 

see page 87). 600.00 

10. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “A”. 6.25 

11. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

12. 100 feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 3 in., @ .75. 75.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 3 in. 7.00 

14. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 3 in. 7.00 

15. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 3 in. 5.75 

16. 1 pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

17. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

18. 200 feet Casing Pipe, size 2 in., style Flush Coupling, 10 ft. 

lengths, @ .45. 90.00 

19. 20 pair Protectors for 2-inch Casing, @ .50. 10.00 

20. 1 pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 2 in. 4.00 

21. 1 Bushing, “A” Rods to 2 in. Casing. 3.00 

22. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 2 in. 22.00 

23. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size 2 in. 2.50 

24. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

25. 1 Set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

26. 2 pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

27. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

28. 1 each 6-inch Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

% in. Manila Rope. 6.00 

29. 15 feet of %-inch Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

30. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

31. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

32. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with handles. 3.50 

33. 1 lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra Packing 

and Waste . 25.00 


Total price F. O. B. Chicago, Claremont or New York.$3,947.40 
Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 60.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 9,500 lbs. 

Code Word, “R H” Drill, with above outfit complete, Abirol. 

Code Word, “R H” Drill, with above outfit, less Boiler and Pump, 
Abirobas. 


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Fig. 24. 


Drill, Derrick, Boiler, Pump, Etc., 
Erected Ready for Work 


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Surface Prospecting with the Sullivan 
Diamond Core Drill 

So various are the conditions of drilling prospect holes in different 
parts of the country, in different seasons and for different depths and 
material penetrated, that it is impossible to describe processes which 
will be applicable to all cases. In what follows we shall endeavor to 
give a general description of the work of prospecting, with some of 
the difficulties which may at any 
time be encountered, and wa} r s of 
avoiding them, or of overcoming 
them after they have appeared, to¬ 
gether with some mention of the 
tools used in general work of this 
kind. This description refers prin¬ 
cipally to conditions such as are 
most frequently met with in pros¬ 
pecting work, where the ground and 
surroundings are fairly well suited 
to the hauling and handling of the 
machinery and the arrangement of 
the shanty, tripod and outfit; but 
the drill can be used in the roughest 
and most mountainous count rv, 
with such modifications of the following instructions as the conditions 
and requirements of the work may make necessary. 

Limited space prevents a complete description, yet what is given 
may be found of value to those interested in the development of 
mineral lands, as showing the thorough manner in which Diamond 
Drill prospecting is conducted, and the means adopted to secure 
rapid and accurate work with the Sullivan Drill and the special 
tools and devices used with this machine. In case of peculiar acci¬ 
dents or difficulties, we shall be pleased to give correspondents the 
benefit of our wide experience in all kinds of prospecting, and can 
send men to take charge of and operate Diamond Drills until the 
difficulty is passed. 

Location of Prospect Hole. The approximate location of the pros¬ 
pect hole is determined by the extent, location and general features 
of the land to be developed. The outfit should be placed within reach 
of a good supply of water for the pump; if this is not practicable, 

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water must be hauled for this purpose. When the available supply 
of water is limited, it may be used over and over by allowing the 
water as it comes from the hole to run back into the tank or well 
from which it was pumped, and allowing the cuttings from the hole 
to settle. By so doing, only enough water need be hauled to supply 
the waste and feed the boiler. 

Foundation and Floor. It is customary to lay four timbers, size 
about 6x12 or 8x12 inches, and 12 feet long, for the foundation 
of the drilling plant, covering about 12 square feet on the ground. 
These are leveled up, and a floor of sound two-inch planks laid across 
them. The drill and pump are set on this floor—the former a little 
back of the middle, directly over two foundation timbers running 
parrallel with length of drill, about three feet apart. The drill is 
bolted to these two timbers. A hole is cut in the floor in front of 
the drill, through which the pipe is afterward sunk and the rods 
pulled and lowered in drilling. The cut on page 69 showing drill, 
tripod or derrick, pump, foundation and floor timbers, boiler, etc., 
will be found valuable in connection with this description. 

The Shanty. With the foundation and floor in position, the shanty 
is erected over them. A common shed-roofed shanty answers every 
purpose. It should be built in sections, bolted together, so that it can 
be easily taken down, moved and put up again. A convenient size is 
12 x 12 feet, 7 feet high at back end and 9 feet at front end, with 
roof strong enough to walk on, as two or three men are frequently 
on it. A roof of one inch sound Norway pine, with matched joints, 
answers every purpose of support and protection. It should have a 
hole directly over the bore hole large enough to admit the drive block. 
The rods and attached hose also pass through this hole in drilling 
and in pulling and lowering. In mild weather the shanty encloses 
only the 12x12 floor. In cold weather the boiler is also enclosed, 
and keeps the shanty warm. 

Boiler. The most usual kind, where it can be hauled about, is an 
ordinary horizontal portable boiler, mounted on wheels. It is some¬ 
times more convenient to use a vertical boiler, which can be carried 
on skids; and in some cases where transportation is very difficult, a 
sectional boiler is necessary, which can be “packed” from place to 
place. Capacities of boilers required for the different drill outfits are 
given on page 97. It must be borne in mind that these boilers ha\e 
to furnish steam for both drill and pump. A smaller boiler than 
that given in the table would be ample for ordinary work, as the 

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Sullivan Drills are economical in use of steam, 
as are also the pumps we furnish. The larger 
boiler is recommended so that the surplus power 
available can be instantly drawn upon in case 
of emergency. 

The position of the boiler is usually at the 
left of the platform just described, and close to 
it for convenience in piping to drill and pump. 
The fire door is toward the front of the shanty, 
wheels about 12 to 18 inches from the platform, 
and the dome should be nearly opposite the drill 
hole, so that the steam valves to pump and drill 
can be easily reached by the operator as he stands 
in front of the drill. The boiler may be hauled 
into position before the shanty is put up. (See 
cut on page 69.) 

Pump. With the pump tables will be found 
a note giving the size of pumps suitable for our 
drills (see page 99). We handle an excellent 
make of pumps, which we can recommend for 
all drilling and mining service. For our power 
drills we use special pumps, with large steam 
cylinders, capable of working with water pressure 
of 150 to 200 pounds. Our “M” Hand Drill is 
provided with a lever hand pump furnished with 
the outfit, our “R” Electric Drill has a pump 
attached to the drill bed-plate, and operated 
from the crank-shaft. The “R S” and “R II” 
Electric Drills have a triplex electric pump, 
driven by separate motor. 

Connections. Connections for steam, exhaust 
and water can be made by any competent drill- 
runner, and are shown in the general view on 
page 69. Our outfits when shipped include pipe, 
hose, and fittings for all ordinary setting up. 
Connections should be as short and straight as 
possible, and for winter, arrangements must be made to protect 
exposed pipes, and to drain all pipes when left over night. Also the 
hydraulic cylinder should be drained in cold weather, by means of pet- 
cocks provided for that purpose. 


Fig. 25. 

Section showing Drill 
Pipe JV, with Drive Shoe 
O, Casing M, Rod s P 
Core Lifter W, Bit X 
Core Barrel U and 
Shell V. 


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The Derrick in most general use is the ordinary tripod, varying 
in height and weight with the work to be done. Our sectional derricks 
(see detailed description and cut on pages 101 and 102), constructed 
entirely of iron and steel, are the most convenient, and are practically 
indestructible. Their light weight, and being made sectional without 
any pipe threads, make them portable and easy to erect and dismantle. 
Where timber is plentiful, the prospector usually procures three poles 
not less than thirty-five feet long, and fastens them at the top by a 
bolt, from which the hoisting sheave is hung. These will make a 
derrick giving a lift of thirty feet in the clear, which is sufficient for 
ordinary work. In deep-hole work—1,000 feet or more—the three- 
pole timber derrick will hardly answer, and for such work we recom¬ 
mend our iron and steel derrick of the three or four-pole type, which 
is strongely braced and fastened with bolts to facilitate erection. 

Stand-Pipe. When the first rock stratum is only a few feet below 
the surface, the stand-piping is very quickly and easily done. Usually, 
however, there are from 15 or 20 up to 300 feet or more of sand, 
gravel, clay and other drift material to be penetrated, and through 
this pipes must be sunk to the rock, so as to keep out all this loose 
material while drilling. The size, quantity and kind of stand-pipe 
depend upon local circumstances. If much drift is anticipated, it is 
better to start with a large pipe, driving it as far as possible, and 
finishing with one or two smaller sizes. Where several sizes are used, 
each is subjected to only part of the friction of the loose material in 
pulling it out, and hence is more easily pulled. The smallest size of 
stand-pipe must admit the largest casing to be used. The sectional 
view of drill hole on page 72 shows the relative position of drive-pipe 
casing and drill rods. 

Driving Stand-Pipe. A good way of starting the pipe through soft 
clayisto drill a hole to any practicable depth, large enough to admit the 
stand-pipe, which is then lowered into it. Beyond this depth the pipe 
must be driven. A Drive-Ilead and Shoe (Fig. 36) are screwed to 
top and bottom of the pipe, the head receiving the blows of a heavy 
hard-wood or iron drive-block, the shoe cutting its way through the 
drift. The drive-block is raised by the engine and a rope, and dropped 
from a suitable height, striking 25 to 50 blows per minute. For this 
work the wire rope is removed from the hoisting drum, and a manila 
rope attached at one end to the drive-block, passed over the sheave at 
the top of the derrick, and the other end wound two or three times 
around the drum. The engine and drum are run continuously, while 

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a man alternately pulls and loosens the free end of the rope. When 
the end of the rope is pulled, the friction of the two or three turns of 
rope against the drum is sufficient to raise the drive-block; when it is 
loosened, the rope slips on the drum, and the drive-block falls. A 
wash-pipe is lowered inside the drive-pipe, following the shoe down 
and stirring up the loose material, which is carried to the surface by 
a stream of water forced down inside the wash-pipe. This stream will 
wash up sand and clay and gravel up to about 1| inches in diameter. 
Where coarser gravel or boulders are encountered, they must he 
chopped to pieces. 

Chopping. For this purpose Cliopping-Bits are used (Fig. 30). 
These are made of steel, with hardened chisel-shaped edges, and are 
screwed to the lower end of the wash-rod. Rod and bit are then jumped 
up and down, as in driving, breaking the large gravel. When boulders 
are encountered in sinking stand-pipe it is necessary to blast them 
away by using dynamite. 

A charge of dynamite is attached to the wires of a blasting battery 
and lowered to the boulder. The pipe is next withdrawn four or five 
feet to avoid being damaged by the blast, and the charge then exploded 
by the battery. On large boulders several blasts may be necessary to 
break them sufficiently. After each blast the chopping is resumed as 
described above. 

When rock is reached, the stand-pipe must be driven and chopped 
into it so as to make a tight joint, to prevent the escape of water from 
the hole and to prevent sand and loose material from getting in. If a 
tight joint cannot be had at bottom of stand-pipe the rock must be 
drilled into, a short distance, and casing inserted, when the sediment 
settling around it will keep the water in the hole. 

Drilling. A\ ith the work carried as far as described, everything is 
ready for the drilling proper. This, when commenced, is carried on 
night and day, to make the most rapid progress possible. The drill 
outfit is in charge of a foreman. In soft formations, the foreman sets 
the bits and runs the drill daytimes with his helper, who fires the 
boiler and assists in pulling up and lowering the rods. The assistant 
foreman runs the drill at night with a helper. In hard formations 
the foreman spends all his time setting bits, and has two assistants 
to run the drill. All the men work together while sinking the stand¬ 
pipe, the night work beginning with the drilling. 

Bit, Core-Shell and Core-Barrel. Fig. 29 shows the bit, by means 
of which, with the core-lifter, core shell and core-barrel, the hole 
is drilled and the core formed, broken off and held while brought 

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to the surface. These tools are also shown in their relative positions 
in Fig. 25, page 72. The bit first penetrates the rock. It is set, on 
its lowest face and inner and outer edges, with the small pieces of 
“black diamond” or carbon. This is a form of pure carbon, as hard as 
the brilliant, but of a dark gray or reddish black color, opaque and 
not crystalline. Stones of one to three karats weight are used in or- 
dinary drilling, varying according to the size of the bit. 

Core-Lifter. As the bit is rotated and fed forward, the diamonds 
chip and grind away the rock in an annular hole, leaving untouched 
in the center a cylindrical “core.’’ The bit passes down over this core 
followed by the core-shell and core-barrel. The latter is a smooth- 
bored tube in which the core is enclosed. The Core-Lifter. Figs. 25, 
34 and 35, is placed in the shell, in the position shown. The construc¬ 
tion of the core-lifter allows it to move down over the core; but when 
the rods are raised, it grips the core, holds it firmly, and as the rods 
rise, breaks it off. 

Lowering the Rods. The drill being slid back out of the way, on 
its frame, the bit and core-shell are screwed to the bottom of the core- 
barrel, lowered into the hole and supported while a drill rod is screwed 
into the upper end of the core-barrel. The Hoisting Plug or Lifting 
Swivel (Fig. 37) is then screwed into the upper end of the drill rod, 
the hoisting rope hooked on, and the rods lifted a few inches while 
the supporting clamp is taken off. Disconnecting the hoisting gears, 
the core-barrel and rod are lowered by the brake until the hoisting 
plug is a few inches from the floor, when the Safety Clamp (Fig. 33) 
is placed around the drill rods. 

This tool is provided with toothed jaws, so arranged as to be closed 
together by the downward pull of the weight of the rods, holding 
them firmly, and yet easily loosened by any upward movement of the 
rods. Thus the rods can at any time be pulled up through the clamps, 
which, however, grasps and sustains them as soon as the upward 
movement ceases and the weight of Jjre-^ods falls on the clamp; it is, 
in fact, self-operative, and prevents the rods from dropping into the 
hole in case of breakage of hoisting rope or sheave. 

The last drill rod to be screwed on is first passed through the 
drive-rod of the drill, which is moved forward over the hole at this 
time. The rods are then lowered carefully to the bottom, if the hole 
is clean, and the Water-Swivel (see page 94), also Q, (Fig. 4), being 
attached and the feed-piston in its highest position, and the rods held 
fast in the chuck L, drilling is begun. The operation of feed-valves 
and piston has been described on pages 9 and 10. When the piston 

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reaches the bottom of the cylinder, the chuck is loosened, and by shut¬ 
ting valves 1 and 3, and opening 2 and 4, the piston runs up in a few 
seconds, the rods resting on the bottom of the hole; the chuck then 
grasps them again and the drilling continues, additional rods being 
added at the top as the hole becomes deeper. 

The water-swivel is connected with the pump while drilling, and a 
stream of water is constantly forced through it and down inside the 
rods, coming out through the bit at the bottom of the hole, and rising 
to the surface through the clearance space cut by the diamonds in the 
outer face of the bit. This stream of water keeps the diamonds cool, 
and washes up the cuttings, keeping the hole clean, and enables the 
operator to tell from the appearance of the cuttings and the color of 
the water the nature of the rock being penetrated. 

If the hole has mud or broken rock in the bottom, the rods are 
lowered to this, the water-swivel and lifting bail attached, and the 
water forced through the rods while they are lowered to the bottom, 
washing up the mud and bits of rock. 

Pulling Up. After drilling as many runs as will fill the core¬ 
barrel, the rods are pulled up until the top joint reaches the surface, 
disconnected at this joint, and the drill moved back on the frame, out 
of the way. The rods are then hoisted through the safety-clamp, and 
uncoupled in double lengths, or longer, the helper standing on the 
platform, at a suitable height on the tripod or derrick. When the 
core barrel, shell and bit reach the surface, the shell is unscrewed 


from the barrel, the core removed in exact order, in pieces up to three 
or four feet or more in length. Solid pieces of the core can be sub¬ 
jected to physical and chemical tests, and thus the exact nature of 
the mineral, as well as its depth and the thickness of the vein, can be 
determined with perfect accuracy. 

Economy of Time. The operations of pulling and lowering the 
rods are conducted by the two men operating a shift, one standing at 
the drill and his helper on the roof or platform above. They work 
together in such a manner that both are constantly busy, and no time 
is lost between the successive operations. By this arrangement sev¬ 
eral hundred feet of rods can be pulled or lowered in a very few 
minutes. 

Lifting-Bail and Clevis. When the water-swivel is attached, be¬ 
fore the bottom of the hole is reached, the rods are suspended from a 
Lifting-Bail and Clevis (Fig. 28). The clevis is placed around the 
rods under a shoulder on the water-swivel and the bail hangs from the 
hook on the hoisting rope. 


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Improved Water-Swivel. Fig. 43 shows this tool, which allows 
the rods to be kept turning while lowering through mud or broken 
rock, with a stream of water passing through them as in drilling, and 
washing up the mud and hits of rock. 

Special Water-Swivel. 

This is a special water-swivel with hoisting-swivel combined. See 
Fig. 44 on page 94. 



Record of Coro Drilling 
in Rock Salt, 

New Iberia, La. 


Reaming and Casing. Casing-pipe is used to 
keep the hole clean and to prevent caving. When 
its use is found necessary, the hole is enlarged to 
a suitable diameter by means of a Reamer. See 
page 92. No core is made in reaming, the object 
being simply to enlarge the hole. Our reamer is 
designed to prevent vibration, and make a straight 
hole with the least possible wear of carbon. It con¬ 
sists of ten feet of extra heavy pipe attached to 
the drill rods by a bushing, and the reamer proper 
at the bottom. The guide is one piece with the 
reamer head and fits into the drill-hole. The 
reamer head is threaded at the top to hold the 
face, which consists of a swedes iron ring into 
which the diamonds are set. These cut away the 
sides of the hole and when the metal is worn they 
are reset in the new face. Water passes through 
the reamer, as through the bit in drilling, and 
washes up the cuttings. 

When necessarv to ream and case below casing 
already in the hole, the latter may be pulled out, 
and the hole continued the same size; or the first 
casing may be left in, and the hole reamed out 
to admit casing of a smaller size, provided it in 
turn will admit the drill rods. For “A 1 core¬ 
barrel (see page 89), the smallest casing should 
be at least 2-inch; for core-barrel, 2J-inch; 
for “E” core-barrel, 2-inch; for “N” core-barrel, 
3-inch. When two sizes of casing are necessary 
the larger size is put in part way down, and the 
smaller to the whole depth necessary. Larger 
casing for “A” core-barrel is 3-inch; for “IT’ 
3^-inch; for “E” 3-inch, and for “N" 4-inch. 


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Each size of stand-pipe and casing comes to the surface, where there 
are thus always several sizes of pipe, concentric as shown in Fig. 25. 
Pipe being lowered within larger pipe is held, as each joint is made 
at the surface by a Pipe damp shown in Fig. 32. Fig. 25, page 72, 
shows drive pipe (X), drive shoe (0), casing pipe (M) and drill rod 
(P) ; core-shell (V), core-lifter (W), and bit (X) in position around 
a piece of core in the bottom of a drill hole. Casing may be of or¬ 
dinary pipe, but this is difficult to pull out on account of the couplings. 

Flush Coupling Casing. Where casing must be frequently pulled, 
we recommend Flush Coupling Casing, described on page 87. Fig. 31 
shows a short piece of it, provided with cast iron protectors to save 
the threads from injury in shipping. 

Recovering Taps. Figs. 39, 40 and 41 show three forms of these 
tools, which are used to pull the rods to the surface in case of breaking 
them or dropping them into the hole. 

Indications of the Machine in Drilling. By means of gauges at¬ 
tached to the hydraulic cylinder, and by watching the operation of the 
drill, the operator can tell at once when the character of the rock 
being penetrated changes. All these indications of the machine and 
gauges should be closely watched, as well as the cuttings as they come 
to the surface. For the indications show the thickness of strata, and 
the cuttings the character of the rock, before the core is pulled up; 
and they and the core act as checks, which establish the accuracy of 
the work beyond question. On entering a vein of coal or soft ore, these 
indications are specially marked, and give positive evidence of the 
presence of the mineral. 

Running through Coal. On reaching coal it is customary to run 
into it a few inches, then pull up, put everything in perfect order, and 
put down again to run through the vein. By so doing there is no other 
core to grind away in the core-barrel and come up with the cuttings, or 
to grind away the coal itself. 

Double Tube Core Barrel. This Core Barrel was designed espe¬ 
cially for prospecting in formations of extreme friability, such as soft 
bituminous coal. 

It is composed of two barrels, one of which is suspended inside the 
other. This arrangement permits the inner barrel, which receives 
the core, to remain stationary while the outer barrel revolves, and 
thus prevents all possibility of the core being worn or injured in any 
way by pressing against a revolving surface. 

By this method the core from soft formations is usually brought 
to the surface in perfect condition. 

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Prospecting in Salt and other Friable or 

Soluble Materials 


It has been incorrectly claimed by persons not familiar with The 
Sullivan Diamond Core Drill that it is impossible to obtain cores 
from rock salt formations, owing to the extreme solubility and fria¬ 
bility of the mineral. These claims are shown to be entirely without 
foundation by the fact that we have drilled hundreds of feet through 
rock salt in Louisiana and Kansas, obtaining full core for the whole 
thickness of the deposit. The following letters and cut on page 77 
will be interesting in this connection: 

THE ROYAL SALT COMPANY, CHICAGO. 

Salt Works and Mine Located at Kanopolis, Ellsworth Co., Kan. 

P. K. Copeland, President. Springfield, Ohio, March 23, 1891. 

Dear Sir: In answer to yours of the 18th, we would say, it gives 
us pleasure to state that you drilled nearly 1,000 feet with a Diamond 
Drill for us, and did it to our entire satisfaction, and your price was 
much lower than the bid of others. We found your workmen very 
obliging and accommodating, and also very careful to get an accurate 
and full core of all the material passed through, which was a variety of 
rock for over 600 feet and salt for over 200 feet. Since the Diamond 
Drill Core was furnished by you, we have sunk a shaft about 9 x 23 feet 
to a depth of over 800 feet, and have been surprised how accurately the 
core showed each and every stratum passed through, which is proven by 
the shaft which is just completed. The shaft has proven the diamond 
drilling to be remarkably accurate in salt, as well as other strata passed 
through. Wishing you the success your efforts deserve, we remain, 

Very truly yours, ROYAL SALT COMPANY, 

J. S. CROWELL, President. 

NEW IBERIA SALT CO.’S MINE, NEAR NEW IBERIA, LA. 

Avery P. O., Iberia Parish, La., March 31, 1891. 

F. K. Copeland, President. 

Dear Sir: Your favor of 13th inst. to hand. We keg leave to say in 
reply that the three holes you drilled for us were put down in such a 
satisfactory manner that we had no fault whatever to find. One hole 
was 732 feet deep, and two others each 250 feet deep. The material 
drilled in was solid rock salt all the way to the bottom of the holes, 
except about 25 feet at the surface, which was earth. The holes were 
drilled very expeditiously and the core obtained was perfect, showing 
every inch of material passed through. The price contracted for was 
reasonable and no disagreement occurred as to carrying out contract 
stipulations. Should we require such work in the future we would apply 
to you without hesitation. Yours truly, 

NEW IBERIA SALT CO., 

S. L. McCALLA, General Manager. 

The above letter and diagram on page 77 refer to separate contracts, 
both at New Iberia, La., the former for New Iberia Salt Co., the latter 
for J. M. Avery. 


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Exploring with the Government Diamond Drill 

in Ontario, Canada 

Extract from paper by Thos. W. Gibson, Bureau of Mines, Toronto, 

in Canadian Mining Review, June, 1890: 

Where the object of drilling is to determine the presence and situation 
of bodies of ore, it is essential that a record of the borings should be 
systematically kept. For this purpose the cores as they are brought up 
should be carefully laid away for reference and examination, which is 
usually done by placing them in shallow boxes not exceeding in depth 
the diameter of the core, a foot or so in width and eight or ten feet long. 
The various sections of the core should be divided from one another 
by longitudinal strips of wood, and should be labeled with the number 
of the hole and depth from which they are taken. The drill manager 
should also keep a daily record of the work done by the drill, and note 
all items of interest, causes of delay, etc., from which he should make 
daily or weekly reports of progress to his employers. 

The cost of work with the Diamond Drill depends to a very large 
extent upon the nature of the rock strata being penetrated, being greater 
in dense and broken, and less in the softer and more compact rocks. 
Distance from means of communication and transport is also an item 
of importance. It frequently happens that operations are carried on in 
some remote spot where the roads are bad and where supplies of any 
kind are hard to get. Under such circumstances the cost is somewhat 
increased, both on account of the difficulty in hauling in the plant, and 
the necessity of starting a camp for accommodation of the men engaged 
on the drill. 

In 1894 the Legislature of Ontario passed an Act relating to Mines and 
Mining lands, which provided among otner things for the purchase by 
the Government of two Diamond Drills to be used in the exploratory 
drilling of ores or minerals in the Province, and in the same session 
the sum of $15,000 was appropriated to carry out the provisions of the 
Act. Only one drill has yet been bought, the preference being given after 
careful investigation to the machine manufactured by the Sullivan 
Machine Company, of Claremont, N. H., and Chicago. A drill of the 
“C” class made by this company was purchased in August, 1894, at a 
cost, including certain extra equipment, of $3,760. 

The first property on which the diamond drill was employed was the 
Glendower iron mine. The aggregate depth of the borings was 2,626Mj 
feet, and the time consumed was 180 days of actual boring, or at the 
rate of 14*4 feet per day. The rock formations pierced were limestone 
and granite, with bands of hornblende and quartz. In some places the 
strata were found to be more or less broken up and obstructive to the 
drill, but on the whole the ground, especially the limestone, was easily 
drilled through, and good progress was made, the drill frequently going 
as much as 30 feet in a day. 

The result of the operations was to show that a very considerable 
body of good ore existed between masses of mixed ore. The total cost 
of the work was $2,591.18, or $0,986 per foot of boring. The various 
items of expense were as follows: Total Cost. Cost Per Foot. 

Freight . $ 63.58 $0,024 

Lumber, hardware and other supplies.. 162.24 0 061 

Wood . 308.07 0.117 

Teaming and labor. 393.72 0.150 

Repairs and renewals. 81.95 0.031 

Diamonds, @ $17.38 per karat. 494.34 0 188 

Fireman . 354.72 0.135 

Superintendence . 732.56 0.278 

Total . $2^59L18 >0586 


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The cost was divided between the Bureau of Mines and the owners of 
the property in the proportions provided for by the regulations. 

After work was concluded at the Glendower mine, the drill was 
removed to Lake Wahnapitae, on the property of the Bonanza Nickel 
Mining Company, where a white quartz vein of great width had been 
discovered, which, though carrying no visible gold, had shown by assays 
a value of as high as $100 per ton. The drill was got to the location 
with some difficulty, owing to the rough country through which it had 
to be taken from the railway station. The conditions were found to be 
very different from those at Glendower. The hardest kind of granite 
was encountered for a distance of 138 feet, when the quartz was struck 
and drilled through a distance of 65 feet, the hole ending in the hanging 
wall at a total depth of 205 feet. The second prospect was located on 
the line of the vein 350 feet away from the first. The drilling was 
begun in quartz and ended in granite at a depth of 91 feet. The quartz, 
granite and syenite penetrated by the drill afforded the most difficult 
sort of boring. The rate of progress was consequently slow, and the 
cost per foot between four and five times as high as at the Glendower 
mine. The loss in weight of diamonds was 23.070 karats, and the cost 
of this item per foot of boring was upwards of seven times as great as at 
Glendower, showing conclusively the obdurate nature of the strata pierced. 
Following is a statement in detail of the cost of work: 


Freight . 

Labor and teaming. 

Wood . 

Lumber and drill supplies. 

Renewals and repairs. 

Diamonds, @ $17.38 per karat. 

Fireman . 

Superintendence . 


Total Cost. 

Cost Per Foot. 

$ 66.70 

$0,225 

109.87 

0.371 

111.82 

0.377 

43.00 

0.145 

118.35 

0.400 

898.06 

0.307 

141.49 

0.477 

284.47 

0.961 

$1,279.42 

$4,322 

om August 

5th to October 23d, 


4 feet 3 inches. 


Combining the operations of the drill at both places it is found that 
a total depth of 2,922% feet in eight holes has been bored by the machine 
since it was placed in the field, in 249 days’ actual work, at an aggregate 
cost of $3,870.60, or $1,324 per foot. 


Following are the items of cost: 


Freight . 

Labor and teaming. 

Wood . 

Lumber and drill supplies.... 

Renewals and repairs. 

Diamonds, @ $17.38 per karat 

Fireman . 

Superintendence . 


Total Cost. 

Cost Per Foot. 

. $ 130.28 

$0,044 

503.59 

0.172 

419.80 

0.143 

205.24 

0.070 

200.30 

0.068 

898.06 

0.307 

496.21 

0.169 

. 1,017.03 

0.348 

. $3,870.60 

$1,324 


Total 


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For purposes of comparison, samples from actual experience have been 
procured, showing the cost of boring with Diamond Drills under like 
circumstances elsewhere. It is true that differences in the cost of labor, 
transportation, fuel, and especially in the hardness of the rocks through 
which the borings are made, are likely to make such comparisons of 
doubtful value, unless these differences are taken into account. Never¬ 
theless, the figures given above for the working of the Government 
Diamond Drill will, on the whole, compare very favorably with those 
for operations carried on in other countries under conditions as nearly 
alike as can be cited. In the New York Engineering and Mining Journal 
of September 22 and 29, 1894, details are given of the cost per foot of 
boring nine holes on one of the iron ranges in Michigan, the aggregate 
depth being 2,091 feet. The total cost in this case was $2,374 per foot, as 
compared with $0,986 per foot with tne Government drill at Glendower. 
No particulars are given, however, as to the character of the rock pene¬ 
trated on the Michigan property. The items at the latter place are as 

£ollows: Cost Per Foot. 

Labor on drill. $0,606 

Fireman . 0.206 

Fuel . 0.182 

Camp account. 0.722 

Repairs on drill, bits, core-barrels, etc. 0.126 

Repairs on boiler and machinery and sundry supplies.... 0.097 

Carbons, @ $17.00 per karat. 0.239 

Superintendence . 0.196 


Total 


$2,374 


In the Engineering Magazine for March, 1896, Mr. J. Parke Channing 
gives details of the cost of boring 18 holes to a total depth of 5,046 
feet in iron ore properties at various places in Michigan. His figures are 
summarized as follows: 


Total Cost. 


Labor on drills. $3,580.27 

Firemen . 1,387.24 

Chopping wood . 1,266.01 

Camp account. 3,208.44 

Bits and repairs on drills.... 585.47 

Supplies and repairs on machinery. 440.51 

Carbons, @ $26.00 per karat. 1,660.97 

Superintendence. 1,006.38 


Cost Per Foot. 

$0,709 

0.275 

0.251 

0.636 

0.116 

0.088 

0.330 

0.199 


Total . $13,141.29 $2,604 

The material encountered in the holes consisted of iron slates, diorite, 
jasper, quartzite, etc. 

In the same article the expense of operations conducted by Mr. E. J. 
Longyear, of Hibbing, Minn., comprising 21 holes and an aggregate depth 
of 4,684 feet is given. The figures are as follows: 


Labor . 

Fuel at boiler . 

Camp account. 

Bits and repairs on drills. 

Supplies, boiler and pump repairs 

Carbons, @ $26.00 per karat. 

Superintendence . 

Total . 


Total Cost. Cost Per Foot. 


$ 5,569.74 

$1,189 

735.97 

.157 

2,416.49 

.516 

722.24 

.154 

226.28 

.048 

3,201.09 

.684 

1,211.51 

.259 

$14,083.32 

$3,007 




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The strata passed through consisted of jasper, iron slates, sandstone 
and marble. 

In the East New York mine at Ishpeming, Mich., 28 holes were bored to 
a depth of 3,746 feet, of which 193 feet were in hematite, 646 feet in jas¬ 
per, 986 feet in mixed ore, and 1,921 feet in dioritic schist. The record 
of cost as given by Mr. Channing is as follows: 


Labor—40014 days’ setter at $3.00. 

37214 days’ runner at $2.25... 
23014 days’ runner at $2.00... 
414 days’ laborer at $1.75. 

Carbon, @ $16.00 per karat. 

Bits, lifters, shells, barrels and repairs, 

Oil, candles, waste, and supplies. 

Estimated cost compressed air.. 


Total . $4,478.07 


from the surface. The first is from th 
Company, and covers a period of twent 
December 31, 1895: 

Number of feet drilled, 13,312. 

Carbon, @ $17.50 per karat. 

Supplies and oils .. 

Fuel . 

Shop labor and material. 

Pay roll . 3,694.83 

Total .$10,448.89 


Total Cost. 

Cost Per Foot. 

. $1,200.75 

$0,669 

837.00 

.669 

460.50 

.669 

7.85 

.669 

. 1,035.47 

.276 

433.81 

.115 

128.09 

.033 

374.60 

.100 

. $4,478.07 

$1,195 

are given in the same article, 

an in the operations conducted 

records of the 

Minnesota Iron 

months, from 

May 1, 1894, to 

Total Cost. 

Cost Per Foot. 

, . $4,587.82 

$0,340 

939.84 

.070 

547.39 

.400 

679.01 

.050 

. 3,694.83 

.273 

.$10,448.89 

$0,773 


This drilling was all done in the back stopes, almost every foot being in 
the ore. The drills used were the Sullivan make, “E” size, the holes 
being 1 y 2 inch in diameter, and from 10 to 40 feet deep, the machines 
being operated by compressed air. 


The second instance is from work done at the Cleveland mine, Ish¬ 
peming, Mich., in 1892. It consisted of 6,075 ft. of underground drilling and 
1,414 ft. of surface drilling, with 470 ft. of standpipe sunk. 


Total Cost. Cost Per Foot. 


Carbon, @ $17.50 per karat 

Supplies and oils . 

Fuel . 

Shop material, etc. 

Pay-roll . 


$1,887.00 

$0,237 

134.13 

.017 

360.73 

.045 

663.36 

.083 

4,000.03 

.502 


Total 


$7,045.25 $0,884 


The last two tables are given in order to show the cost of exploring for 
ore bodies in working mines, but they are not strictly comparable with 
the cost of work done by the Government drill, or with surface operations 
generally, as the latter embraces items of expense, such as freight and 
teaming, which are absent in the former case. 


Note. —The government of New Brunswick also purchased one of our 
Diamond Prospecting Core Drills, size “H.” 

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Instructions for Setting Diamond Bits 



Fig. 27 


As a general rule, it may be stated that eight stones should be used 
for setting a diamond bit. Very large bits are frequently set with more 
stones, in order to “cover,” and sometimes small bits are set with only 
six stones. 

The Diamonds should be picked out carefully, with especial attention 
to their location in the bit and a uniformity of size and weight. This 
latter point is important, for a small stone set with a number of large 
ones will become insecure in its setting and necessitate the resetting of the 
entire bit long before the balance of the stones require it. As a general 
rule, four of the strongest stones are picked out for the outside stones. 

The Bit is laid out as indicated at No. 1 (Fig. 27), for placing four 
stones on the outside cutting edges and four on the inside. The four out¬ 
side stones are placed in pairs, on lines at right angles; the lines joining 
the two pairs of inside stones bisect the angles of these lines. Laid out 
in this manner and carefully set, the bit will be well balanced and cannot 
but run smoothly and true. 

After selecting a stone for a certain position, a hole is drilled with a 
twist drill smaller than the stone (See No. 2); then by use of the small 
chisels and caulking tools, the metal of the bit is chipped away and 
caulked back to conform as closely as possible to the size and shape of 
the stone, as shown at Nos. 3 and 4. Especial care should be taken to see 
that the stone “seats” perfectly and that it is up to gauge on the face of 
the bit as well as on the side. 

Our bit blanks are all made exactly to gauge, and it is therefore safe to 
take them as a gauge in setting, the stones setting just flush with the 
face and set with a clearance on the side, as will be required by the nature 
of the rock. 

After the cavity has been properly formed to receive the stone, it is 
put into place, and by means of the caulking tools and punches the metal 
of the bit is drawn back around the stone, fastening it firmly. Two heavy 
chisel cuts are usually made a short distance from the stone across the 
face of the bit (see No. 5) and these are used as starting points from 
which to draw the metal over. In caulking the metal over, be careful 
not to throw the stone out of position, either by crowding it down or to 
one side, or forcing it too high on the cutting face. A little time exercised 
on this point when first starting is well spent. Be careful not to strike 
the diamond with the hammer or the caulking tool; the diamond will 
stand a very heavy, steady pressure , but will be shattered by a very slight 
blow. Caulk the metal in evenly all around the diamond; i. e., do not 
caulk the metal closely upon one side and then on the other, but work 


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carefully clear around the stone, bringing the metal together in a body 
as closely as possible. If the stone is so irregular that in order to get 
it into place in the bit it is necessary to chip away a large amount of 
metal, so that there is not sufficient metal to fill in when caulked back, a 
small piece of copper or horse-shoe nail can be used for filling in and 
thus leave enough metal to permit of caulking firmly into place. 

When setting the inside stones, it is well to take a small piece of tin 
or sheet iron, bent properly to cover half of the face of the bit, and place 
it over the stones that have been set opposite the stone being worked on; 
this will often prevent the breakage of a stone through the slipping of a 
hammer or tool. 

The proper amount of clearance for the stones depends upon the char¬ 
acter of the rock. For very hard rocks, which hold together well and 
are not apt to clog, a clearance of one-sixty-fourth of an inch on each out¬ 
side stone, making one-thirty-second of an inch on the full diameter, 
will be found sufficient; but in drilling soft rock one-thirty-second of an 
inch and frequently more is necessary. 

After the diamonds are all set, water grooves should be cut across the 
face of the bit and down the inside and outside to the counterbore and 
the shoulder (see No. 7). Be careful to make them ample, so that the 
drill cuttings can be easily carried away by the flow of water. If the 
water grooves are not made large enough, the metal of the bit is worn 
away from the diamonds, and the settings become loose and unsafe before 
they should. 

The bit should be carefully examined each time the rods are pulled, 
and when the metal shows signs of wear it should be carefully caulked 
back around the diamonds. This examination sometimes shows that the 
diamonds do not “cover” the cutting face properly; in such cases it is 
best to set in a small stone to reinforce the setting for the time being, and 
when the diamonds are cut out and reset, be careful to see that they 
“cover.” 

To cut the stones out after the bit has become worn so that the set¬ 
tings have become unsafe, take a hack saw or file and cut across the 
face of the bit close to the stone and drive the metal away from it and 
chip it away until the stone is released. 

The Tools necessary for diamond setting are one set of the small 
chisels and caulking tools, a light hammer, a bit holder (in which to hold 
the bit blank), a small vise and one or two files. They are always fur¬ 
nished with our large Diamond Drill outfits. 


Price List, Special Diamond Drill Tools and 

Supplies 

Following arc the price lists of our special makes of casing, drilling 
tools, recovering taps, etc. The prices on all these goods are net, with 
no discount. 

In examining these lists it should be borne in mind that—(usually) 
“C,” “H,” “H G” and “R H” drills use “A” rods, bits, shells, core bar¬ 
rels, taps, etc. 

•<B” drills use “B” rods, bits, shells, core barrels, taps, etc. 

“E,” “M,” “R,” “R S” and “S” drills use “E” rods, bits, shells, core 

barrels, taps, etc. 

''N,” “H N” and “P” drills use “1ST” rods, bits, shells, core barrels, 
taps, etc. 

Fittings for “K” drills are Special. (See page 38.) Prices for same 
quoted on application. 


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Price List (Continued) 



The letters used for rods, bits, core barrels, 
etc., indicate the size of these fittings—“A" for 


l 13 /ie inch hole, 1^ inch core; “B v for 2 1 / 16 inch 
hole, If inch core; “E” for 1 9 / 1(J inch hole, ir ’/ 16 inch 
core; “N” for 2 13 / 16 inch hole, 2 inch core. Several 
styles of each size are made, as will be noted in price 
lists of core shells, core lifters, etc., below. 

In cases where circumstances make it advisable to 
use larger or smaller fittings than those given in the 
above list or in the description of the drills, the 
change can be readily made. 

The size of the hole and core can be increased by 
substituting larger core barrels, lifters, shells and 
bits. To increase the size of hole, the rods as well 
as core barrels, bits, etc., require changing. In very 
hard rock the smaller the hole the less the cost of the 
work and the better the rate of progress, while the 
accuracy of the test is the same. Thus in drilling 
for iron ore the “E” fittings are frequently used on 
the “C,” “H” and “B” drills. While in testing for 
softer mineral, like salt or coal, it is advisable to 
remove larger core and the “N” fittings are frequently used on the 
“H” and “C” drills. The “M” drill can use either “E” or “A” bit 
and other fittings, according as its work is to be in hard or soft 
formations. 


Fig. 28. 

Lifting-Bail and 
Clevis. 


Bail and Clevis 


Size of rods 


A B E N P 


Price each, consisting of 

Bail and Clevis. $3.50 $4.00 $3.50 $5.00 $6.25 


Code word 


Abisontes Abissammo Abissassi 

Abispado Abissando 


Blank Bits (in which diamonds are set). 


Size. A B E N 

Diameter, inches. \% 2 \% 2% 

Price, per dozen. $15.00 $15.00 $12.00 $21.00 

Code word. Abissato Abissavamo 

( Abissava Abominant 



Fig. 29. 
Diamond Bit. 


Casing Bits (for Flush Coupling Casing) 

Size of casing. E 2 in. 2^ in. 3 in. 3W in. 4 in 

Price, each. $2.50 $3.00 $4.00 $4.75 $5.25 $5.50 

Codeword. (Abominatio Abominava Abonable 

( Abominatos Abominosae Abonaron 

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Price List (Continued) 


Chopping Bits (with single cutting edge) 

In ordering, give size of wash pipe the bit is to be screwed into, or 
diameter of screw and number of threads to inch, as well as length 
of cutting edge of bit. 

Length of cutting edge, 


Used inside Drive Pipe 
or Casing of nominal 
inside diameter, inches 


1 


2M 3% 

3^8 

4 % 

4 ^ 

5% 


3 _ 3 K 

4 

4^ 

5 

6 

8 

$5.75 $0.50 

$7.00 

$7.50 

$8.00 

$10.00 $15.00 

Abondait Abondasse Aboon 

Abondance Abonnenten 

Aboque 

Abopus 



Fig. 30. Cross 
Chopping Bit. 


Chopping Bits, with two crossed cutting edges (threaded 
for Drill Rods) 

Size of Drill Rods. A B E N 

Length, cutting edge, in... 2 1% 2% 

Price, each. $6.25 $7.50 $5.00 $10.00 

Codeword. Aboquillar Aboquillo Aboral Abordaba 

Bushings from Drill Rods to Casing. 

Any size Rods. 

Dia. of Casing E 2 in. 2^£ in. 3 in. S 1 ^ in. 4 in. 4^ in. 

Price, each. $3.00 $3.00 $3~.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 $5.50 

Code word . . . . i Abordable Abordagem Acaiefos Acaleph 

( Abordador Acajou Acala 


Carbon or Diamonds (for drilling or reaming) 

On account of the continual variation in the price of carbon the 
figure covering this item, as shown in the tables of complete esti¬ 
mates, is to be taken merely as an average price. 

We carry a large stock of carefully selected stones, and, upon appli¬ 
cation, will quote the lowest market rates. 


Flush Coupling Casing 



Fig. 31. Flush Coupling Casing and Protectors. 


This casing has perfectly smooth joints, the absence of outside 
couplings reducing the amount of reaming necessary, and leaving 
no projecting parts liable to catch in inserting or pulling out the 
casing. It is made of steel pipe, threaded in a lathe, and is strong and 
durable, and excellent in every way. Casing over 2 inches is threaded 
left hand to prevent it unscrewing from the bottom in soft forma¬ 
tions by the rotation of the drill rods; and also in case of becoming 
fast it can be “backed off” by the drill rods and a right hand tap. 
Two-inch casing is right hand, to allow it to be drilled into the rock 
with a casing bit when necessary. 


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Price List (Continued) 


Flush Coupling- Casing 


Nominal 

Inside 

Diam¬ 

eter, 

Inches 

Actual 

Inside 

Diameter 

Coupli’g, 

Inches 

Actual 

Outside 

Diam¬ 

eter, 

Inches 

Weight 
per Foot 

Lengths about 10 

Feet 

Lengths about 5 
Feet 

Price 
per Foot 

Code Word 

Price 
per Foot 

Code Word 

E 

1.62 

2.12 

3.0 lbs. 

$ .65 

Acalical 

$ .75 

Acalyph© 

2 

1.93 

2.37 

3.4 “ 

.45 

Acallas 

.60 

Acamacu 

2K 

2.31 

2.87 

5.6 “ 

.75 

Acallo 

.90 

Acamata 

3 

2.89 

3.50 

6.5 “ 

.95 

Acalot 

1.20 

Acampar 

3 X 

3.35 

4.00 

8.5 “ 

1.20 

Acalotes 

1.45 

Acamptos 

4 

3.81 

4.50 

10.3 “ 

1.35 

Acalotto 

1.60 

Acandilo 


Casing Thread Protectors for Flush Coupling Casing 


Size of Pipe. E 2 in. 2^ in. 3 in. 314 in. 4 in. 

Price per pair. $ .50 $ .50 $ .50 $ .60 $ .70 $ .80 

Code word .Acanga Acaniens Acanite Acansas Acantha Acantile 


Chucks: Drive Chucks 


Size of Drill 

Price 

Complete 

Code Word 

Price 

Extra Jaws 
Each 

Code Word 

“B”. 

$25.00 

Actinique 

$3.00 

Actiosus 

“C” “H” “RH” “HG”. 

15.00 

Actinism 

3.00 

Actisancs 

“E” “R” “RS” “S”... 

12.00 

Actinosos 

3.00 

Actitud 

“N” “HN” “CN”. 

30.00 

Actinote 

3.00 

Activaba 


45.00 

Actionno 

5.00 

Activais 

“Detector”. 

25.00 

Xactinique 

3.00 

Xactiosus 

“Champion”. 

15.00 

Xactinism 

3.00 

Xactisanes 

“Beauty”. 

) 

Xactinosos 

3.00 

Xactitud 

“Bravo”. 

[ 12.00 

Xactinote 

3.00 

Xactivaba 

“Badger”. 

) 

Xactionne 

3.00 

Xactivais 


Clamps: Pipe Clamps 



Fig. 32. Pipe Clamp. 


Size of Pipe, inches, 2 2^ 3 34£ 4 4^ 5 5V 6 

With holts and nuts, $4.00 $4.50 $6.00 $6.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.50 $8X>0 $9.00 

Codeword. \ Aithalis Aitonie Aiulado Albaquia Albarca 

l Aitiology Aiuga Albanum Albaras 


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Price List (Continued) 

Clamps: Safety Clamps 



Fig. 33. Safety Clamp. 


Size of Drill 

Complete 

Each 

Code Word 

Extra 

Jaws 

Code Word 

Extra 

Jaws 

Code Word 



Station'ry 


Swinging 


“B” “Detector'’. 

850.00 

Activar 

87.50 

Actuation 

820.00 

Adigimur 

“RH”“HG” “C”) 
“H” “Champion” ( 

17.00 

Activos 

3.15 

Actuator 

5.00 

Adikara 

“E” “R” “RS” “S” ) 







“Beauty” “Bravo” [ 
“Badger”. \ 

17.00 

Activum 

3.15 

Actuo 

5.00 

Adikos 

“M” “HN” “CN”. 

17.00 

Actorium 

3.15 

Actuosi 

5.00 

Adimam 

“N”. 

50.00 

Actuaban 

7.50 

Actuosos 

20.00 

Adimando 


70 00 

Actuamos 

9 25 

Adigege 

25.00 

Adimassi 


Clevis (See Bail and Clevis, page 85.) 


Core Barrels 


Size of Bit 

10-foot 
Length 

Code Word 

5-foot 

Length 

Code Word 

20-inch 
Length 

Code Word 

“A”. 

814.00 

Adimava 

811.00 

Adindam 

8 8.00 

Adinsurgo 

“B”. 

20.00 

Adimini 

15.00 

Adinditae 

10.00 

Adipalem 

“E”. 

12.50 

Adimonia 

10.00 

Adinola 

7.00 

Adipalis 

“N” 

37.50 

Adinamo 

24.00 

Adinstar 

16.50 

Adipatae 


Core Barrels (spiral) 


Size. 

1?4 in. 

12£ in. 

2 in. 

2 % in. 

Code Word 

Core Barrels, spiral, 5 ft. long 
Core Barrels, spiral, 8 ft. long 
Core Barrels, spiral, 10 ft. long 
Core Barrels, spiral, 12 ft. long 
Core Barrels, spiral, 16 ft. long 

820.00 

30.00 

34.00 

828.00 

42.00 

47.00 

52.00 

830.00 

47.00 

52.00 

57.00 


Adolin 
Adorn u 
Adodo 
Adosit 
Adorul 


860.00 

65.00 

75.00 






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Price List (Continued) 

Double Tube Core Barrels 

“N” Double Tube Core Barrel with Lifter, Bit and Extension, com¬ 
plete .$135.00 

Code Word . Adwolt 

Core Barrel, complete but less extension. 100.00 

These Core Barrels can be used on H N, C N, N, P, P K, and K. Drills. 
Code word.Adwaxt 



Fig. 34. 

Cossette Core Lifter 


Core Lifters “Cossette” (for straight shell) with 
Loose Jaw and Steel Spring 


Size 

Each 

Code Word 

Extra 

Jaws 

Each 

Code Word 

Extra 

Springs 

Each 

Code Word 

“A” 

“B” 

“N” 

83.80 

3.80 

6.25 

Adipatos 

Adipeux 

Advelatae 

80.25 
.25 
.25 

Advelatos 

Advelavi 

Advelo 

80.06 

.06 

.06 

Advenais 

Advenant 

Advenons 


Core Lifters, Spring Steel, (for Straight Shell) for “E” fittings 


Specially Designed for the small “E” Core. Price each.$1.00 

Code word .Adventae 



Fig. 35. Taper 
Split Ring Core 
Lifter. 


Core Lifters, Taper Split Ring Core Lifters 
(for Bevel Shell) 

Size. “A” “B” “E” 

Price each. $3.15 $3.15 $2.50 

Codeword. Advientos Advinmes Advixi 


“N” 

$3.15 

Advixisti 


Core Shells 


Size 

Straight Shell for 
"Cossette” and Upright 
Core Lifters 

Code Word 

Bevel Shell for 
Taper Split Ring Core 
Lifters 

Code Word 

“A” 

83.25 each 

Advokes 

85.00 each 

Advorsum 

“B” 

3.25 “ 

Advolent 

5.00 “ 

Advowee 

“E” 

3.25 “ 

Advorsae 

5.00 “ 

Advowson 

“N” 

5.00 “ 

Advorsos 

5.00 « 

Afetende 


Drive Blocks (Cast Iron). When necessary the heavy block can be 
shipped in sections. 

For driving Stand Pipe, with Lifting Clevis and Guide Bolts. 

Light Block, 250 lbs., for drills up to, and including, size “S,” and 


for “Badger” and “Beauty,” price. $10.00 

Heavy Block, 570 lbs., for all larger Drills, price. 17.00 

Code word, Light Block.Affalex 

Code word, Heavy Block.Affund 


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Price List (Continued) 


Drill Rods with Couplings 


Size 

Outside 

Diameter 

Inches 

Length 

Feet 

Weight 
100 Feet 
Boxed 

Price 

100 Feet 

Code Word 

Extra 

Couplings 

Each 

Code Word 

“A” 

1% 

10 

370 

$ 80.00 

Affabilis 

$1.25 

Affaisses 

“B” 

lit 

10 

450 

85.00 

Affabrae 

1.25 

AlTaitato 

“E” 

“E” 

1 5 

J-xtr 

IfV 

5 

10 

385 

385 

75.00 

65.00 

Alfa brum 
Affagotta 

1.00 ) 
1.00 \ 

Affaitava 

“N” 

2% 

10 

650 

100.00 

Affaibli 

1.50 

Affaito 


Note: “A” Rods are used with “C,” “R H,” H G,” “H” and “Champion” 
Drills; “B” Rods are used with “B” and “Detector” Drills; “E” Rods are 
used with “E,” “M,” “R,” “R S,” “S,” “Beauty,” “Bravo” and “Badger” 
Drills; “N” Rods are used with “N,” “H N,” “C N” and “P” Drills. 
Prices on larger rods furnished on application. 


Drive-Heads and Shoes 



Drive-Head. 


Fig. 36. 



Drive-Shoe. 


Size Pipe 


2 -inch 
23 ^-ineh 

3 -inch 
3^-inch 

4 -inch 
4^-inch 

5 -inch 
G -inch 
8 -inch 


Price, 

Head or Shoe 

Code Word 
for Head 

Code Word 
for Shoe 

$ 5.00 

Affamissi 

Afwaarts 

6.00 

Affandos 

Afweeken 

7.00 

Affandum 

Afwelven 

8.00 

Affangato 

Afwoelen 

10.00 

Affangava 

Afwrikken 

11.00 

Affanghi 

Agaat 

12.00 

Affango 

Agabus 

15.00 

Alfannoso 

Agacais 

20.00 

Alfa r in 0 

Agacasses 


Drive Pipe, (for specifications see page 95) 
Hoisting Plugs or Lifting Swivels 



Size of rods 
Price each . 
Code word . 


Fig. 37. Hoisting Plug or Lifting Swivel. 

. A B 

[■**. $ 8.00 $ 8.00 

. Agafita Agagam 


E 

$6.00 

Agagarum 


N 

$ 12.00 

Agagis 


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Price List (Continued) 


Hoist for “M” and “Bravo” Drills (see page 17) 


Price complete with rope and hook. $35.00 

Code word .Agacho 


Horse Powers 

By means of a Horse Power the “M” and “Bravo” Drills can be 
used to a depth of 400 or 500 feet. 

Price of Horse Power, including Jack, two Pulleys and Belting. ... $60.00 
Code word . ..Agagulae 


Lifting Swivels (see Hoisting Plugs) 
Reamers 



Fig. 38. Reamer. 


Size of Casing to 
be Inserted 

tong Reamer Complete, 
but Without Diamonds 

Code Word 

Extra Faces, 
Each 

Code Word 

E 

$22.00 

Agaul 

$2.50 

Agona 

2 -in. 

22.00 

Agagulis 

2.50 

Agonatos 


24.00 

Agalactia 

2.50 

Agonaux 

3 “ 

28.00 

Agalassa 

3.00 

Agonicae 

3K “ 

33.00 

Agallattia 

3.50 

Agonicliti 

4 “ 

38.00 

Agalaxie 

4.00 

Agonicos 


Besides the above, we make other styles adapted for use in special 
cases. We can furnish any of these promptly, from stock or to order, 
and will give prices on application. In ordering be sure io specify 
size of guide, size and kind of casing to be inserted, and size of drill 
rods to be used with reamer. 

Setting Blocks (for holding Blank Bits while setting the diamonds) 

E N 

SI.25 $1.25 

Agonism Agonoteta 


N P 

36 42 

$17.50 $30.00 

Agorabais Agoranax 

92 


Size. A B 

Price each. $1.25 $1.25 

Code word. Agonicum Agonisant 

Sheave Wheels (with Strap and Hook) 

Si 7P Drill Champion, B Bravo, Badger, 

bize or urm. Beauty, C, H Detector E, M, R. RS, S 

Diam. of Sheave, in.. 24 36 13 

Price, complete. $10.25 $17.50 $7.50 

Code word. Agonrais Agonus Agoraba 
































Price List (Continued) 

Taps, Rod Recovering 1 Taps (Right or Left Hand) 



Fig. 39. Rod Recovering Tap. 


Size Rods. \ 

Price each.’ $13.00 

Code word. Agoranis 


B 

$13.00 

Agorgojo 


E 

$ 11.00 

Agosidad 


N 

$17.00 

Agostando 


Made of special tool steel, and properly tempered. In ordering 
Taps, state size of rods or casing to be pulled and kinds of thread 
on rods or casing by which the Tap is to be lowered, also whether the 
right or left hand tap is required. 


Coupling Taps (right or left hand) 



Fig. 40. Coupling Recovering Tap. 


Size couplings 
Price each.. .. 
Code word . .. 


A B 

$5.00 $6.00 

Agostasse Agostava 


E N 

$4.00 $8.00 

Agostinha Aisement 


Hollow Taps (right or left hand) 



Size rods. 

Fig. 41. 

Hollow Tap. 

A 

B 

E 

N 

Price each . 


$11.00 

$11.00 

$10.00 

$12.00 

Code word. 


Aislables 

Aislados 

Aislarian 

Aisled 

Casing Recovering Taps 

(Taper, 

same as Taper Rod 

Recovering Tap) 

Size casing, right or left hand 

2-in. 

2^-in. 

3-in. 

3^-in. 

4-in. 

Price each . 

$15.00 

$20.00 

$25.00 

$30.00 

$35.00 

Code word... 

Aislo 

Aismabas 

Aismais 

Aismaseis 

Aismasen 







































Price List (Continued) 


Water Swivels (common) 


i 



Size of rods 
Price each. 
Code word 


A 

$ 10.00 

Aissade 


B 

$ 12.00 

Aissaugue 


Water Swivels (improved, with Friction Ball Bearings) 



Size of rods 
Price each. 
Code word 


A B 

$20.00 $20.00 

Aitchbone Aitemona 


Special Water Swivel (with Hoisting Swivel combined) 



Fig. 44. Special Water Swivel 


Size of rods. A B E 

Price each. $10.50 $17.50 $10 00 

Codeword... Aislam Aislar Aislac 


E 

$8.00 

Aistulf 


N 

$40.00 

Aithalem 


N 

$32.50 

Aislab 


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Drive Pipe with Special Long Threads and 

Patent Couplings 

In pieces about 10 feet long, threaded so that ends of pipe butt 
together when screwed up. Common pipe can be used for drive pipe 
where the depth is not too great; but it will not stand such severe 
usage as the special drive pipe. 


Nominal 

Actual 

Outside 

Diameter 

Weight 

Tli reads 
to Inch 

Inside Diam., 

Inside Diam., 

Diameter, 

of Coupling, 

per Foot, 

Inches 

Inches 

Inches 

Inches 

Lbs. 

3 

3.00 

3.50 

4 7 

7.54 

8 

3 % 

3.5G 

4.00 

411 

9.00 

8 

4 

4.02 

4.50 

5 9 

03 ? 

10.66 

8 

4^ 

4.50 

5 00 

r ;2 5 
' J 3 2 

12.34 

8 

5 

5.04 

5.56 

fil 3 

14.50- 

8 

6 

6.06 

G. 62 

713 

18.76 

8 

7 

7.02 

7.62 

sis 

°3 % 

23 27 

8 

8 

7.98 

8.62 

qi a 
y 32 

28.18 

8 


Net Prices given on application. 


Lap and Butt-Welded Wrought Iron Pipe 


Nominal 

Inside 

Diameter, 

Inches 

Actual 

Inside 

Diameter, 

Inches 

Thickness, 

Inches 

Outside 

Diameter, 

Inches 

Diameter 

of 

Coupling, 

Inches 

Weight 
per Foot, 
Lbs. 

Number 
Threads 
to Inch 

Price 
per Foot 


f u 

.27 

.07 

.40 

.60 

.24 

27 

$0.05*4 

HO 

0J 

K 

.36 

.08 

.54 

.78 

.42 

18 

.0514 

2 

% 

.49 

.09 

.67 

.91 

.56 

18 

.0514 

> 

K 

.62 

.10 

.84 

1.10 

.85 

14 

.08*4 


% 

.82 

.11 

1.05 

1.34 

1.12 

14 

•UK 


1 

1.04 

.13 

1.31 

1.66 

1.67 

11 K 

•16K 


l IK 

1.38 

.14 

1.66 

2.00 

2 94 

J-. . iJl 

UK 

.22K 


f IK 

1 .61 

.14 

1.9 

2.28 

2.68 

UK 

.27 


2 

2.06 

.15 

2.37 

2.81 

3.61 

UK 

.36 


214 

2.46 

.20 

2.87 

3.28 

5.74 

8 

.5714 


3 ~ 

3.06 

.21 

3.5 

4.02 

7.54 

8 

.7514 


3K 

3.56 

.22 

4.0 

4.50 

9.00 

8 

.95 

O) 

4 

4.02 

.23 

4.5 

5.10 

10.66 

8 

1.08 

2 

IK 

4.50 

.24 

5.0 

5.53 

12.34 

8 

1.30 

0 

5 

5.04 

.25 

5.56 

6.25 

14.50 

8 

1.45 


6 

6.06 

.28 

6.62 

7.34 

18.76 

8 

1.88 

ft 

cd 

7 

7.02 

.30 

7.62 

8.34 

23.27 

8 

2.35 

Hi 

8 

7.98 

.32 

8.62 

9.44 

28.18 

8 

2.82 


9 

9.00 

.34 

9.68 

10.47 

33.70 

8 

3.40 


10 

10.01 

.36 

10.75 

11.50 

40.00 

8 

4.25 


11 

11 .00 

.37 

11.75 


45.00 

8 

4.75 


112 

12.00 

.37 

12.75 

13.78 

49.00 

8 

5.20 


Discount 






























































Fig.45. 


Portable Boilers Mounted on Wheels 

These boilers are the favorite “Water Bottom” style, with large 
steel furnace, with fusible plug in crown sheet, and large w r ater space 
around the fire, giving free circulation of the water and easy access 
for cleaning. Our price includes grates, steam gauge, w r ater gauge 
fitted with stand-pipe, gauge-cocks, whistle and pipe, safety-valve, 
blow-off valve, check and stop valve, smokestack and guys; also the 
tongue, neck-yoke, evener, whiffletrees, brake and inspirator fitted to 
boiler. 

These boilers are all tested and inspected before shipment by a 
responsible Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, at 150 
pounds hydrostatic pressure per square inch, and the purchaser can 
have a certificate of inspection and a policy of insurance for one year 
issued by the Insurance Company. This policy is payable to the 
purchaser, and will be in force and valid wherever the boiler is located. 


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Fig. 46. Showing method of connecting a battery of four boilers. 


The “Sullivan’’ Sectional Safety Boiler 

Four Horsepower 

This boiler is used in connection with our Diamond Prospecting 
Drills in districts where the outfit must be carried on mule-back or 
by hand. It is built in sections consisting of hollow cast-iron 
rings, surrounded by a wrought-iron shell, bolted together by bolts 
passing through bosses where the rings come in contact with each 
other. The water passes from one ring to another through these 
bosses, and should any crack develop in a. ring it acts as a safety 
valve for the steam, preventing an explosion. 

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“Sullivan” Sectional Safety Boiler (Continued) 


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cd 


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Pi 

cd 

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2 

3 

4 

5 

6 



Fig. 47. 


When steam capacity greater than 
four-horse power is required, the boil¬ 
ers are made up into batteries, and 
thus sufficient steam can be generated 
to operate any of our core drills. Fig. 
47 represents a battery of four Sullivan 
Sectional Safety Boilers, with a ca¬ 
pacity of sixteen-horse power, which is 
all that is necessary for our size 
“B” Diamond Core Drill. For “C” 

drill a battery of three boilers would 
«/ 

be required, and so on for the other 
machines. 


Dimensions and Weights 


Diameter, inches . 30 

Height, inches . 58 

Weight of heaviest piece, lbs. 135 

Total weight, lbs. 1,200 

Price f. o. b. cars.$165.00 

Code word .Alimodi 


Special Duplex Steam Pumps for Boiler 
Feeding, Drilling, and General Mining 
Purposes. Duplex “Piston” Pattern 

These pumps are fitted with perfect water pistons of iron or brass, 
as may be required, operating in brass-lined cylinders. The water 
valves are of brass or hard composition, and are controlled by brass 
cylindrical springs, held in place by guards of the same material. 
The above sizes have been selected as being best proportioned for 
diamond drill service. 

For “K” and “P” Drills we recommend the 74x44x10 Duplex Pump. 
For “B,” “C,” “N,” “Detector,” “H N” and “C N” Drills we 
recommend the 6x4x6 Duplex Pump. 

For “E,” “If,” “S” and “Champion” Drills we recommend the 

Special 44x2Jx4 Pump. 

Pumps for “R,” “M” and “Bravo” Drills are included in the 
equipment as per pages 49 and 124. 

For “R S” and “R H” Drills we recommend the 3x3 Triplex Electric 

Pump. 

.of C. 


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Special Duplex Steam Pumps (Continued) 



Fig. 48. Working Pressure 150 Pounds. 


Diameter 
of Steam 
Cylinders, 
Inches 

Diameter of 
Water Pistons, 
Inches 

Stroke, Inches 

Diam. of Piston 

Required in Single 
Cylinder Pump to 
Give Same Discharge 
at Same Speed, In. 

Sizes of Pipe 

Weight, Pounds 

Price 

Extra for Brass 

Fittings 

Code 

Word 

Steam 

Exhaust 

Suction 

Discharge 

3 . 

2 

3 

3 

3 b 

X 

1M 

1 

130 

$ 50.00 

$ 1.50 

Alliniant 

4K. 


4 

4 

X 

% 

2 

IK 

260 

80.00 

5.25 

Allinires 

6 . 

4 

6 


1 

134 

3 

2 

540 

125.00 

9.00 

Allions 

7 * . 

*X 

6 



2 

4 

3 

780 

175.00 

14.00 

Alliphae 

7 ) 4 . 


10 


IX 

2 

4 

3 

1,000 

300.00 

25.00 

Alliphis 


Patent Sectional All=Metal Derricks, Made in 
Two Styles — Tripod and Four=Legged. 

These derricks are constructed entirely of iron and steel and hence 
are practically indestructible. The several sections of each leg are 
fastened together by clamp joints, no pipe threads being used, the 
cross-pieces and tie-rods cut accurately to length and requiring no 
adjustment during erection. Steel castings and heavy steel pipe stock 
are used throughout, and the cross-pieces are braced internally, giving 
the maximum strength for the weight of material used. The bent- 
joints are made of steel castings, and all other parts are of regular 
stock that can be procured in any market, so that in case of breakage 
repairs can be made without having to send to our factory. 

On account of their light weight there is a considerable saving over 
the old style timber derricks in the item of transportation, and as they 

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can ho dismantled so that no piece weighs over 120 pounds they can be 
packed on muleback and taken to points to which it would be impos¬ 
sible to transport heavy timber derricks. The light weight of the 
several pieces facilitates erection, two men only being required for 
this work and a ginpole is dispensed with. 

For ordinary work the “tripod or three-legged derrick is used, the 
same as shown in Fig. 49. r l his style is made up to GO feet in height 
to handle a total load of 20,000 pounds. For very deeji work the four- 
legged derrick, constructed on the same general lines as the three- 
legged, is recommended. This is designed especially for carrying 
heavy counterweights, provision being made for hanging any desired 
number of sheave wheels in the derrick head and usiim our system 

O %J 

of multiple roller-bearing counter-balances. 


Foundation timbers for derricks are not furnished unless specially 
ordered. When desired they are cut to exact lengths, all bolt-holes 
drilled, and the necessary bolts supplied for fastening them together. 
Before being laid they should be creosoted or coated with tar. Special 
derrick foundations made of structural iron can be supplied on order, 
and are recommended for use in localities where wood rots quickly. 

The standard sizes of derricks given in the following table are 
carried in stock for prompt delivery. For special purposes we can 
furnish other sizes, and all information as to prices and weights will 
be given upon receipt of information as to requirements. 


Height 

Num¬ 
ber of 
Legs 

Dis¬ 

tance 

Bet. 

Leg 

Bases, 

Feet 

Will 
Hoist 
in the 
Clear, 
Feet 

Safe 

Working 

Load 

SHIPPING WEIGHTS 

PRICE 

Derrick 

Only 

Wooden 

Founda¬ 

tions 

Total 

Derrick 

Only 

Derrick 

with 

W T ooden 

Foun¬ 

dations 

30 

3 

10 

24 

4,000 

1,500 

750 

2,250 

$ 125 

$145 

38 light 

3 

12 

32 

5,000 

1,900 

900 

2,800 

175 

200 

38 heavy 

3 

12 

32 

10,000 

2,300 

1,000 

3,300 

220 

260 

52 

3 

16 

45 

15,000 

4,100 

1,200 

5,300 

350 

400 

63 

3 

19 

55 

20,000 

5,400 

1,500 

6,900 

425 

500 

52 

4 

16 

45 

18,000 

5,500 

1,600 

7,100 

470 

545 

G3 

4 

19 

55 

24,000 

7,000 

2,000 

9,000 

575 

675 

77 

4 

22 

67 

40,000 

20,000 



1,800 



Price of derrick includes eyebolt in top casting but does not include 
sheave wheel. 

Price of foundations includes bolts, nuts and washers, and foot plates 
or sockets for derrick legs. 

Foundations for the 77 ft. 4 pole derrick should be of steel. 


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Fig. 49. 


Patent Sectional All 


Metal Derrick 













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PART II 


Bullock Diamond 
Prospecting 
Drills 


General Features of BullocK Diamond Drills 

A Diamond Drill is made up essentially of three parts—the 
engines, the swivel head or feed works, and the hoisting apparatus. 

The Engines are designed with a view of securing durability, 
economy, simple adjustments and quick repairs. No single design of 
engine has been made to do duty on the Bullock Drills, but each 
drill has been supplied with special engines of the one or two cylinder 
type, to be operated by steam or air, or both, as may be most suitable. 
In the smaller machines we have used the patent “trunk” piston, 
which permits of coupling the engines up close to the crank shaft 
and reducing the number and weight of reciprocating parts and attain¬ 
ing the highest rotative speed without undue vibration. On these 
engines our patent balanced slide valve is used, giving quick opening 
and large ports, so essential to compressed air motors. In the larger 
machines the engines are of the cross-heads-and-connecting-rod type, 
double-cylinder pattern, the center lines of the engines set at right 
angles. 

In all of these power drills we use the horizontal crank shaft, fitted 
with bevel gear, which drives the drill spindle. All drills are pro¬ 
vided with drain cocks for the steam pipes, steam chests and cylinders. 
After assembling, all engines are tested under load. All bearings 
are ample and arrangements for adjustments and lubrication are 
simple and effective. Ordinary repairs can be made by the drill 
operator, and it is seldom necessary to send a machine to the shops 
for repairs of any kind. 

The Swivel Head is that portion of the drill which is attached to 
the front of the main frame and carries the hollow spindle and the 
feed works. On all of these drills we use our Patent Hinged Swivel 
Head, which permits of placing the drill rigidly upon its foundations 
when starting a hole and not moving it until the hole is completed, 
the swivel head being unlocked and swung back on its hinge out of the 
line of the hole when hoisting or lowering rods, inserting casing, 
driving pipe, etc. The swivel head is swung back into its correct 
position each time, in exact line with the hole, thus saving time in 
lining up and preventing the possibility of any undue strain on the 
rods or the machine by being out of alignment. 

The Screw Feed. The hollow drill spindle is provided with a 
chuck or clamp for firmly holding the rods, and it is threaded on the 

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outside, thus serving the purpose of a feed screw. The feed-nut gear 
is located at the bottom of the swivel head and driven by a smaller 
gear carried on a short countershaft, upon the upper end of which 
are placed a number of feed gears, which in turn are driven by corres¬ 
ponding gears mounted on a sleeve surrounding the feed screw. This 
sleeve is driven by key and spline from the feed screw. The ratio 
of all these gears is such that the rotation of the feed nut is retarded, 
and the feed screw, driving the drill rods and the bit, is fed forward 
at a positive rate of advance ranging from 1-50 to 1-2400 of an inch 
to each revolution of the bit. The feed gears and countershaft are so 
constructed that the change from one rate of speed to another can be 
made while the drill is running, by shifting a single handle controlling 
the countershaft. This system of feed gives the widest range of 
adjustment necessary for drilling any known rocks. To illustrate: 
The rotative speed of a diamond bit is from 200 to 1500 revolutions 
per minute, according to the size of the bit, condition of the rock, its 
hardness, etc. With the bit running 400 revolutions per minute, the 
“50” feed— i. e., the gear giving 50 revolutions to the bit for one inch 
advance—will give a cutting speed of eight inches per minute. With 
the “2400” feed, the bit running at 600 revolutions per minute, will 
have a cutting speed of fifteen inches per hour. These rates of feeds 
are extremes, seldom called for and never exceeded. 

With this system of feeds the greatest accuracy is attained in deter¬ 
mining the exact point at which changes occur in the formations. 
The bit being fed forward at a ratio constant to the revolutions of 
the bit, the load on the engines varies according to the hardness of 
the rock. In running from hard to soft rock the cutting capacity 
of the bit is increased comparatively and the load on the engines is 
diminished, with the result that they “speed up,” and thus indicate 
that a change of formation has been encountered. With this positive 
information, the operator immediately adjusts his feed to a faster 
rate, by simply shifting a single lever. In running from a soft to a 
hard stratum, the engines running under a partially closed throttle 
will gradually slow down as the bit advances into the harder rock and 
frequently will stop unless the operator opens the throttle. It is 
obvious that a mere novice can tell from the running of the engines 
alone the exact points at which the changes occur in the strata, and by 
using a two-foot rule and “common sense 5 he can make an indis¬ 
putable record or log of the borings. 

105 


Hoisting Apparatus.— In all diamond drilling operations the ques¬ 
tion of handling the rods into and out of the hole quickly is one of 
importance, and when a delay occurs it is doubly vexatious, as this 
very necessary operation is usually considered “deadwork.” It is 
therefore essential that each drill be properly equipped for expediting 
this portion of the work. We have kept this idea in mind in fitting 
each drill with hoisting apparatus specially suited to the particular 
requirements in each case. 

For shallow boring with the hand-power drill, no hoist is necessary, 
a block-and-falls being used, but if the work is carried to a con¬ 
siderable depth, a small hand-power hoist is bolted to the back brace 
rods, the drum driven by gear and pinion from a pair of cranks. 

All of these power drills are supplied with drums or gypsy-heads, as 
seem best adapted. On the underground drills the drums are of 
small diameter and driven from the engines with onl} 7, one set of 
gears, enabling the operator to handle the short lines of rods very 
quickly. A friction brake band on the drum gives perfect control 
and permits of lowering the rods into the hole without running the 
engines. The surface drills are all supplied with heavy hoisting gear, 
so that large drive-pipe and casing can be handled without loss of time. 
The simplest gear is that used on the “Beauty,” with a set of back 
gears driving the large spur gear cast on the drum shell. These can 
be thrown out and the drum remains stationary when drilling is 
resumed. 

Another type is the internal-geared drum, driven by spur gear and 
pinion from the engine shaft, power being thrown on when required 
by a friction driving band. With this type of drum we always fit it 
with a friction brake band, so that the load may be lowered or held 
stationary while the engines are running. Where there is a large 
amount of pipe-driving, this type of hoist is the most convenient, 
the drum responding quickly and positively to the operations of the 
friction bands. 

Detailed descriptions of the hoisting apparatus used on each drill 
will be found in the following pages. As the engines and feed 
mechanism have been carefully planned to suit the work for which 
each drill has been designed, the hoists have received the same atten¬ 
tive study. 




106 



Bullock Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
The “ Bravo ” (Hand Power) 

Capacity, 350 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, ljf in. 

Diameter of core, 1 % in. 


107 















The “ Bravo ” (Hand Power) 


In designing the “Bravo” Drill we endeavored to produce a machine 
that would combine the qualities of portability, accuracy and durability 
—one that might be operated in localities inaccessible to our larger 
power drills and still give reliable records of the strata penetrated. 
That we accomplished this is shown by the many testimonials we have 
received, a few of which we publish. 

The cut (Fig. 50) shows the regular manner of fitting up the 
“Bravo'’ Drill for hand-power operation. The main columns are 
attached by hinged feet to the wooden frame and steadied by back 
brace rods, which are adjustable to any position; the swivel head 
is secured to the columns by adjusting clamps, allowing the spindle 
to be turned in any direction, so that holes can be drilled at any 
angle, ranging from horizontal to perpendicular. 

The timbers form a solid foundation, preventing any tendency of 
the columns to spread or slide. The drill spindle is hollow and fitted 
with a chuck at the lower end. This allows the use of long rods. 

The thrust of the bit on the rock is taken by ball-bearings on the 
feed-nut, reducing friction and the amount of power required for 
operating. The differential screw feed is used and two sets of feed 
gears are mounted on the machine, either of which can be thrown 
into or out of gear instantly while the drill is running. 

The total weight of the machine is about 325 pounds; the drill, 
off columns, weighs 120 pounds; but this can be divided into packages 
weighing less than 40 pounds, so that it can be transported easily in a 
rough country. 

We furnish a small hand-power hoist, attached to the back brace 
rods, the drum being driven from the cranks by gear and pinion. 
This hoist costs $35.00 extra. 

When used underground, the back brace rods are removed and the 
extension screws in tops of columns are extended against blocking 
or the roof of the tunnel. No further change is necessary, as this 
makes a column mounting the same as those used with the power drill. 

With the regular equipment the “Bravo” bores a 1 9 / 10 inch hole, 
cutting a 15 / lf , inch core. For work in coal formation we supply 
1 13 / 16 inch boring tools, cutting a 1J inch core. 

For equipment furnished with the “Bravo” Drill and included in 
the price shown on page 121, see page 124. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 122. 

108 


Testimonials 


A Hundred Feet Beyond Our Guarantee 

Gentlemen: We have used the “Bravo” Drill purchased of you to 
bore a hole 500 feet deep, which is 100 feet deeper than you guaranteed 
the machine to work. Apparently the work was done as well, and with 
as little strain to the machine at 500 feet as at 200 feet. Our foreman 
assures me that so far as the strain on the machine is involved he 
would have no hesitancy in drilling to a depth of 600 feet. We are more 
than pleased with the “Bravo” Drill and can conscientiously recommend 
it to anyone desiring to prospect with a Diamond Drill. 

Yours truly VIRGINIA MINING & INVESTM’T CO., 

Staunton, Va. 

Fifteen Feet a Day With the “Bravo” 

Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of the 31st of January, would say: 
The “Bravo” Drill purchased from you proved entirely satisfactory. Our 
drilling was largely in very hard sandstone, the balance in shale. We 
bored to a depth of about 400 feet, averaging fifteen feet per day of ten 
hours. Yours respectfully, 

O. A. & W. T. THAYER (Sig.), 

Charleston, W. Va. 

“Bravo” Holds the Record for Boring by Hand Power 

Gentlemen: I have had charge of one of your “Bravo” Hand Drills 
and have drilled with it to a depth of 628 feet in 45 days. I have had 
considerable experience with both hydraulic and friction feed drills, 
but must say that a better hand drill than the “Bravo” is not made. Our 
formation was mostly slate with some sandstone and basaltic rock. If the 
above is a record depth for the “Bravo” operated entirely by hand power, 
I should be pleased to be assured of the fact. 

Yours truly, W. W. CALVERT, 

Dannhauser, Natal, South Africa. 


Note: So far as we have been able to learn, this is a record depth 
for hand power prospecting. In a subsequent letter from Mr. Calvert, 
dated August 6, 1897, he states that he has drilled five holes as follows: 
628 feet, 55 feet, 500 feet, 551 feet and 325 feet, aggregating 2,059 feet, 
in 147 working days, operating the machine by Kafl^’’ boys exclusively. 


109 




Fig. 51. 


Bullock Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
The “Bravo” (Horse Power) 


Capacity, 350 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, Iff in. 

Diameter of core, 1 % in. 

110 


Horse 

Power 

Connection 














The “Bravo” (Horse Power) 


The Bravo can be transformed into a power drill by removing 
the cranks and substituting a horse-power attachment, Fig. 51. For 
the horse-power equipment we supply a geared power with tumbling 
rods and rests and with a jack fitted with a winch for hoisting the 
rods. We also furnish a belted power pump instead of the hand pump. 
(See page 124.) The same changes are made on the drill and pump 
when it is desired to take power from a small gas or steam engine 
or electric motor. 

Price of Horse-Power Attachment Complete. $00.00 

(See page 92) 


“Bravo” Does Remarkable Work. 

Gentlemen: Yours of the 26th ult. to hand. Am glad to report that 
the “Bravo” we are using is doing remarkable work. We are on our third 
hole now, having put down two holes to a depth of 150 feet each, making 
a total of 300 feet in twenty-five days of eight hours each, including 
moving and setting up machines, a distance of five miles. The bit you 
sent is holding out splendidly. I think that by ordinary care it will bore 
1,000 feet before it is necessary to reset it. I will send you a short piece 
of core if you desire it, showing how hard the sandstones are. I take 
cores five feet long frequently. With thanks for your kind inquiry and 
hoping that you will use this record of the work I am doing with your 
“Bravo,” and trusting you will call on me at any time if I can serve you 
in any capacity, I am. 

Yours very truly, A. T. WEST. 

517 N. 21st St., Birmingham, Ala. 


Ill 




MAM2 

CHICACQ 


Fig. 52. 

Bulloch Diamond Prospecting Core Drill, The ** Badger*’ 

Capacity, 500 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, 1^ in. 

Diameter of core, in. 


112 





The “ Badger ” 

This machine was brought out to meet the demand for an under¬ 
ground prospecting drill—light and portable—that could be easily 

and quickly set up and dismantled, and moved from one location to 
another. 

The engine is of the single cylinder “trunk” type, with balanced 
valve operated by steam or compressed air, and is attached to the 
lower end of the main frame just back of the columns; the drum is 
mounted at the top, fitted with a band brake, and can be thrown out 
of gear when not in use. r l he hinged swivel head is mounted in 
the center of the main frame and just in front of the columns, bring¬ 
ing the chuck close to the rock wall; it can be adjusted to bore holes 
at any angle. Feed gears to give any desired cutting speed can be 
used, and a friction device prevents the forcing or breaking of 
diamonds. The columns are adjustable to suit the height of the 
workings. 

The drill, as shown in cut, weighs less than six hundred pounds, 
and can be divided into fifty-pound packages. 

For equipment furnished with the “Badger” Drills, and included 
in price shown on page 121, see page 123. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 122. 


Testimonials 

“Badger” Is Economical in Quincy Granite 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Gentlemen: In answer to your letter of June 22d, will say that we 
obtained the “Badger” drill from you in November, 1895, and have had 
it continually in use ever since, working through the hardest kind of 
syenite rock, and also in the softer schist rocks. Wb have used bits 
varying from 1% inches to 1.9 inches. 

At present we are putting down a hole which has reached a depth of 
250 feet, and will be continued to 300 feet, with a bit 1% inches in diam¬ 
eter, giving us a core 1 3-16 inches, and the machine is amply able to 
handle this depth of hole. The machine has worked satisfactorily in 
every respect, and we have not been to scarcely any expense in the way 
of repairs. I consider it a very complete drill for one of its size, and 
gladly indorse it. Yours very truly, 

T. P. RICHARDSON, 

Department Engineer, Metropolitan Water Board, Clinton, Mass. 

The “Badger” in Northern Minnesota 

Gentlemen: The Badger Diamond Drill we bought from you two 
months ago gives entire satisfaction as an efficient, rapid and economical 
prospecting engine, and our Company is well pleased with it. 

Yours respectfully, JOHNSON NICKEL MINING CO., 

Otto Monson, Sec’y, 

St. Paul, Minn. 


113 



Fig. 53. 

Bullock Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 

The “Beauty” 

Capacity, 800 ft. depth. 

Diameter of hole, 1 X 0 T in. 

Diameter of core, in. 


114 








The “Beauty” 


^«?> ^lustration, Fig- 53, shows clearly the general design of 
the Beauty drill with its surface mounting. It has two cylinders, 
trunk type, with large ported valves, adapting it for operation 
either by steam or compressed air. The cylinders are set at right 
angles, and the revolving parts are so evenly balanced that the drill 
can be run at a very high speed without vibration. The main shaft, 
eccentrics and crank pin are forged solid, the connecting rods fitted 
vith steel bushings, and provision made for oiling all working parts 
thoroughly, thus insuring durability. As proof of this, there are 

Beat ta drills running now which have been in use for more than 
sixteen years. 


The Beauti on bed plate occupies a space only twenty inches 
square, and weighs, complete, less than five hundred pounds. From 
this data, its utility as a surface prospector might be doubted, but it 
has been used successfully in boring hundreds of holes in the hardest 
and most broken ground; in this country it has been used extensively 
in the Lake Superior region, Montana, Colorado and Arizona, pros¬ 
pecting for iron, copper, gold and tin; in Austria for copper pros¬ 
pecting; in the Caucasus Mountains and South Africa for gold, and 
in Chili, Bolivia and Mexico for gold, silver and lead. The “Beauty” 
is fitted with a hoisting drum operated by gear and pinion from the 
main shaft and controlled by a band brake. 

We guarantee the “Beauty" for boring a one and nine-sixteenths 
inch hole to a depth of eight hundred feet, or a one and three-quarters 
inch hole to a depth of six hundred feet. 

For equipment furnished with the “Beauty” Drill and included 
in the price shown on page 121, see page 123. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 122. 


Testimonials 

Twenty-three Feet in 8 Hours in Porphyry 

Gentlemen: The “Beauty” Drill is running beautifully. We made 
23 feet in an eight-hour shift on Wednesday of this week. This was in 
porphyry, close-grained, hard rock. We are much pleased with it. 

Very truly yours, THE DOCTOR MINE, 

By James J. Cone, 
Anaconda, Colo. 


The “Beauty” a Good All-Around Machine 

Gentlemen: I am doing good work with the “Beauty” Drill and find 
it the best machine for all-around work in rough places. I have bored 
with it 3,100 feet, and it is in good repair yet. 

Yours truly, THOS. E. SMITH, 

Superintendent Rat Portage Diamond Drill Company, Rat Portage, Ont. 

115 


Capacity, 

Diameter 

Diameter 



Fig. 54. 


Bullock Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
The “Champion,** Screw Feed 


1,500 ft. depth, 
of hole, l}f in. 
of core, 1 % in. 


116 





The “ Champion” 


This is a modification of one of onr pioneer machines, the “Little 
Champion,” which was used so extensively in the development of the 
resources of the Lake Superior iron and copper country. It has been 
twice redesigned, the main features of the original machine being 
retained, but such changes made in the engines, gearing and hoist 
as have been suggested from actual operation as being improvements. 

The engines are our standard “trunk" type, double-cylinder, coupled 
at right angles to a forged crank shaft, and so neatly balanced that 
a very high speed can be developed without vibration or undue strain 
in any part. The engines are fitted with balanced valves, operated 
by a reversible eccentric, and are designed for operation either by 
steam or compressed air. 

The hoisting drum is of the compound internal-geared pattern, 
and so proportioned that long lines of rods or casing can be handled 
with a single sheave. Power is applied to the drum by a friction driv¬ 
ing band, fibre lined, and the drum brake is of the continuous band 
type, also fibre lined. Both the driving and the brake bands are oper¬ 
ated by hand levers and cams, placed in a convenient position. The 
drum runs loose on the shaft so that rods can be lowered under control 
of the brake, without running the engines. 

The machine can be easily dismantled for transportation on mule- 
back, or moving from point to point inside a mine. The total weight 
of the “Champion” Drill is about 1,250 pounds. 

For equipment furnished with the “Champion" Drill, and included 
in the price shown on page 121, see page 123. 

For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 122. 


Testimonials 


‘.Remarkably Rapid Work With the Champion 


Gentlemen: Replying to your inquiry as to the amount, of drilling 
done here with the Diamond Drill of your make, I have, up to date, com¬ 
pleted, with one machine, the “Champion,” 30,766 feet. The character of 
the rock is hard gneiss. With two men besides myself I drilled 5,000 feet 
in one month, 500 feet in one week, six days’ run, single shift, 227 feet 


and 618 feet in 23 days’ time. 

I have just started the “Champion” 
which I will give you the record later. 

Yours truly, 


Drill on some deep drilling, of 
CHAS. GARVEY, 


Hammondville, N. Y. 


117 


Working 27 Months, Double Shift; Repairs Less Than $50.00 

Dear Sir: Yours of October 22d in relation to our opinion as to the 
merits of your Diamond Drill was duly received. It is a gratification to 
me to assure you that after a, long-continued and successful use of two of 
your “Little Champion” Drills, I cannot too highly commend them, not 
only for workmanship, but for effectiveness and economy in explorations 
for iron ore. I worked “Little Champion” Drill No. 21 constantly, day and 
night, for twenty-seven months, and the expense for repairs during that 
period was less than fifty dollars. We owe the discovery of this (Luding- 
ton) mine solely to the work of this drill, and regard it as the father of 
the mine. Yours truly, 

G. E. STOCKBRIDGE, 

Manager Lumbermen’s Mining Co., Iron Mountain, Mich. 


Six Months With a Diamond Drill Equal to Two Years Drifting 

Gentlemen: We have been using your “Little Champion” Diamond 
Drilling Machine for exploring purposes at this mine on Mount Bross for 
the past six months. In its use we have encountered and overcome a 
great many difficulties incident to the position of the mine, which is at 
an altitude of 13,600 feet above the ocean, and about 2,600 feet above the 
timber line. The machine has already given as much information as to 
the vein phenomenal of the deposits as could be accomplished by two 
years’ drifting in the same ground. No company should attempt to work 
the class of deposits that occur in this portion of Colorado without one 
of these machines. 

In lightness, ease of portability, and finished construction, I give 
decided preference to your machine over any other. 

Respectfully yours, JACOB HOUGHTON, 

Superintendent Moose Mining Company, Dudley, Colo. 


Fast Work With the “Champion”; Deep Holes with the “Detector” 

Gentlemen: In reply to your letter will say that with the “Cham¬ 
pion” Drill we completed a contract 2,750 feet in four months. The 
ground is a hard, badly broken gumice. We have put down three holes, 
one 1,196 feet, one 1,105 feet, another 1,890 feet in depth, with the “Detec¬ 
tor” Drill. This last we believe to be the greatest depth reached in North¬ 
ern New York. 


118 



MANZ 

CHICACO. 


Fig 55. 

BullocK Diamond Prospecting Core Drill 
The “ Detector” 

Capacity, 2,500 fc. depth. 

Diameter of hole, 2^ in. 

Diameter of core, 1 % in. 

119 








The “Detector” 


With a capacity for boring 2 1 / 16 -inch hole two thousand five hun¬ 
dred feet deep, the “Detector” replaces the “Delver;” in design it 
combines all the new features of the later style of construction. Every 
detail of design has been carefully considered, and no pains spared in 
its construction. 

The engines are of the cross-head-and-connecting-rod pattern, with 
balanced valves actuated by a drag-crank eccentric, with our special 
cut-off adjustment. The main frame is very heavy; the large 
spur gear operating the hoisting drum is made of semi-steel and other 
gears from cast steel. The drum is of large diameter to wind heavy 
rope, and fitted with a friction brake-band controlled by a hand lever. 
By using a system of back-gears, four different hoisting speeds can 
be used, as best adapted for handling the load; in deep-hole work this 
is very convenient, as a long line of rods can be hoisted without the 
bother of running-sheaves or counterbalances. 

The “Detector” is supplied with our hinged swivel head fitted 
with positive screw feed. 

Boring tools, drilling a 2 1 / 16 -inch hole, cutting a one and three- 
eighths inch core, are regularly furnished with the “Detector,” but 
it can be equipped readily with other sizes of tools boring larger holes 
and extracting larger cores. When the larger sizes of boring tools are 
used, the capacity as regards depth is of course diminished to a cer¬ 
tain extent. Full information on this point will be furnished upon 
request. 

For equipment furnished with the “Detector” Drill, and included 
in price shown on page 121, see page 123. 

For prices and other data, see page 122. 


Testimonial 

The “Delver”* Proves Its Versatility 

*The “Detector” replaces the “Delver.” 

Gentlemen: In reply to your letter about the work of the “Delver”* 
Drill you furnished this company, I beg to state that up to date we have 
drilled 50 holes, ranging in depth up to 932 feet 4 inches, aggregating 13,- 
741 feet. This work was done in 1,268 days, including all time required 
for moving the machinery from one point to another, setting up and 
dismantling. Holes were bored at all angles between the horizontal and 
the perpendicular, and in all variations of material found in this section 
If you find anybody who wants to learn about the workings of your 
drill, we will be pleased to communicate with them either personally or 
by letter. Yours truly, 

COMMONWEALTH IRON, CO, 

Commonwealth, Wis. 


120 


Table of Sizes, Capacities, Dimensions and Other Data of the 

BullocK Diamond Prospecting Core Drills 


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Above prices are net, f. o. b. Chicago, Ill. . , , , . . , , , . , j ,. . „ 

See pages 123 and 124 for lists of “ Regular Equipments,” included in prices quoted. 1 or extra equipment and estimates 

on complete general outfits, see pages 124 to 128. 




























































Ocean Shipping Weights and Dimensions of 
Bullock Diamond Drills, Fitted with 
Regular Equipment 


Bravo Drill 

Weight of Drill and Equipment, lbs. (page 124). 1,100 

Number boxes for shipping. 4 

Occupying about, cubic feet. 27 

Bravo Drill 

(With Horse Power Attachment.) 

Weight of Drill and Equipment, lbs. (page 124). 2,000 

Number boxes for shipping. 7 

Occupying about, cubic feet. 45 

Badger Drill 

Weight of Drill and Equipment, lbs. (page 123). 2,100 

Number boxes for shipping.. 5 

Occupying about, cubic feet. 33 

Beauty Drill 

Weight of Drill and Equipment, lbs. (page 123). 1,800 

Number boxes for shipping. 5 

Occupying about, cubic feet. 34 

Champion Drill 

Weight of Drill and Equipment, lbs. (page 123). 2,900 

Number boxes for shipping. 8 

Occupying about, cubic feet. 89 

Detector Drill 

Weight of Drill and Equipment, lbs. (page 123). 5,500 

Number boxes for shipping. 7 

Occupying about, cubic feet... 182 


122 




















Equipment Tables 


The following “regular equipment” is furnished with the “Beauty,” 
“Champion” and “Detector” Drills, and is included in prices shown 
on page 121. 


2 Blank Bits, ready to set. 

205 feet of Drill Rods with Coup¬ 
lings (20 10-foot, 1 5-foot). 

1 20-inch Core Barrel (only nec¬ 
essary with the “Beauty” 
Drill). 

1 10-foot plain Core Barrel. 

1 Core Shell and 2 Core Lifters. 

20 feet four-ply Water-hose, with 
connection, to connect drill 
and pump. 

1 Wire Rope (wound on Hoist¬ 
ing Drum) w T ith Hook. With 
“Champion” and “Beauty,” 
75 feet of %-in. Rope; with 
“Detector,” 100 feet of %-in. 
Rope. 

1 Safety Clamp. 

1 Sheave for Hoisting Rods, with 
Strap and Hook. 

1 Lifting Bail with Clevis. 

1 Bail and Bolt for Sheave. 

1 Lifting Swivel or Hoisting 
Plug, with Coupling. 

1 Water Swivel, with Coupling 
and Elbow. 

1 Tool Chest, with Lock and 
Key. 

1 pound No. 18 Copper Wire. 

1 Machinist’s Hammer. 


1 Complete set of Diamond¬ 
setting Tools, consisting of— 

1 3%-in. Jaw Vise, with swiv¬ 
eled base. 

1 Breast Drill, with 5 Bits 
from %-in. to %-in. diameter. 

1 Set of 12 Setting Chisels and 
Punches. 

1 Light Hammer for diamond 
setting. 

1 Pair each, 6-inch Dividers, 
Inside and Outside Calipers. 

1 Head for holding Bits while 
setting. 

1 6-inch Adjustable Level. 

2 Pairs Pipe Tongs, adjustable 1 

to 2 inches. 

1 14-inch Pipe-wrench. 

2 12-inch Monkey-wrenches. 

1 Complete set of solid Wrenches 
for Engine, Chuck, etc. 

1 Hand Oiler. 

1 1-gallon Oil Can. 

1 Engine Oil Cup, with Valve. 

2 Recovering Taps. 

Rubber and Hemp Packing and 
Waste. 

All Pipe and Fittings neces¬ 
sary to connect Drill, Pump 
and Boiler. 


The following equipment is furnished with the “Badger” Drill, and 
is included in prices shown on page 121. 

2 Blank Bits ready to set. 

200 Feet of Drill Rods, with Coup 
lings (39 5-foot, 5 1-foot). 

1 20-inch Core Barrel 


1 5-foot Plain Core Barrel. 

1 Core Shell and 2 Core Lifters. 

20 Feet of %-m. 3-ply Water-hose. 

1 Water Swivel, with Coupling. 

1 Lifting Swivel, with Coupling. 

1 Safety Clamp. 

1 Extra set of Feed Gears. 

1 Tool Chest, with Lock and Key. 

1 Complete set of Diamond¬ 
setting Tools, consisting of— 

1 3%-in. Jaw Vise, with swiv¬ 
eled base. 

1 Breast Drill, with 5 Bits 
from %-in. to %-in. diameter. 

1 Set of 12 Setting Chisels and 
Punches. 

1 Light Hammer for diamond 
setting. 


1 Pair each, 6-inch Dividers, 
Inside and Outside Calipers. 
1 Head for holding bits. 

1 Machinist’s Hammer. 

1 6-in. Adjustable Level. 

1 Pair Pipe Tongs. 

2 14-in. Pipe-wrenches. 

2 10-in. Monkey-wrenches. 

1 Complete set of solid Wrenches 
for Engine, etc. 

1 13-in. Sheave Wheel, with Strap 
and Hook. 

Hand Oiler. 

Half-gallon Oil Can. 

Engine Oil Cup. 

Recovering Taps. 

Rubber and Hemp Packing and 
Waste. 

Valves and Fittings ready to 
connect to supply of steam or 
compressed air. 


123 


The following equipment is furnished with the “Bravo” Drill, and 
is included in prices shown on page 121. 


2 Blank Bits ready to set. 

1 Set of 12 Chisels and Punches 
for diamond setting. 

1 Head for holding hits while 
setting. 

100 Feet of Drill Rods with Coup¬ 
lings (9 10-ft., 1 5-ft., 3 20-in.). 

1 Lever Hand Pump. 

1 10-ft. plain Core Barrel. 

1 20-in. Core Barrel. 

1 Core Shell and Lifter. 

12 Feet of 1-in. 4-ply Suction-hose, 
with connection and strainer. 

10 Feet of 14-in. 2-ply Water-hose. 


1 Water Swivel. 

1 Lifting Swivel. 

1 Safety Clamp. 

1 Complete set of Feed Gears (3 
pairs). 

1 Tool Box, with Lock and Key. 

2 Pairs Pipe-tongs. 

1 14-in. Pipe-wrench. 

1 10-in. Monkey-wrench. 

1 Complete set of solid Wrenches. 
1 Hand Oil Can. 

1 Half-gallon Oil Can. 

1 13-in. Sheave Wheel, with Strap 
and Hook. 


“Bravo” Drill Estimate (for Prospecting from 

Surface or Underground) 


1. “Bravo” (screw feed) Drill and Equipment, as per pages 

121 and 124. $400.00 

2. 1 Hand Hoist (used with hand power only). 35.00 

3. 200 Feet Extra Drill Rods (5-ft. sections), making 300 feet 

with those in Equipment, at $75.00. 150.00 

4. 12 Extra Blank Bits, size “E,” at $1.00. 12.00 

5. 4 Extra Core Lifters, size “E,” at $2.50. 10.00 

6. 2 Extra Core Shells, size “E,” at $5.00. 10.00 

7. 1 Set Carbon, 6 Stones; weight 6 karats, @ $50.00. (Price 

of carbon subject to change without notice; see 
page 87) . 300.00 

8. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

9. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

10. 24 Feet Casing Pipe, size “E,” style Flush Coupling, 5-ft. 

lengths, at .75. 18.00 

11. 5 Pair Protectors for E Casing, at .50. 2.50 

12. 1 Casing Bit, size “E”. 2.50 

13. 1 Bushing, “E” Rods to “E” Casing. 3.00 


Total price, F. O. B. Chicago. $954.00 

Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 10.00 


Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 2,500 pounds, boxed for 
foreign shipment. 

Code Word for ordering “Bravo” Drill, with above (hand-power) outfit 
complete, Xabinada. 

Code Word for ordering “ Bravo ” Drill with above outfit complete, Drill 
Rods and Casing in 10 ft. lengths, Xabina. 

Note— If desired to operate the above machine by horse power, add 


the following: 

14. 1 Horse Power, with Jack, Belt and Drill Pulley. $ 60.00 

15. 1 15-in. Pulley for attaching power to crank shaft. 4.50 

Total price, F. O. B. Chicago. 1,028.50 

Packing and Bolflng for Ocean Shipment, extra. 5.00 


One power pump is furnished with the Horse Power outfit and is included 
in price shown on page 121. 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 3,500 pounds, boxed for 
foreign shipment. 

CodeWord for ordering “ Bravo ” Drill, with horse power outfit as above, 
complete, Xabinoam. 


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“Badger” Drill Estimate (Equipped for 
Underground Prospecting) 


1. “Badger” Drill (screw feed) and Equipment as per pages 

121 and 123.$ 900.00 

2. 1 Special Duplex Steam Pump, size 4y 2 x 2% x 4. 80.00 

3. 16 Feet l^-inch Suction Hose, with Strainer. 8.50 

4. 100 Feet extra Drill Rods (5-ft. sections), making 300 feet 

with those in Equipment, at $75.00. 75.00 

5. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “E,” at $1.00. 24.00 

6. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “E,” at $2.50. 15.00 

7. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “E,” at $5.00. 20.00 

8. 1 Set Carbon, 6 Stones; weight 9 karats, at $50.00. (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see 
page 87). 450.00 

9. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

10. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

11. 50 Feet Casing Pipe, size “E,” style Flush Coupling, 5-ft. 

lengths, at .75. 37.50 

12. 10 Pair Protectors for size “E” Casing. 5.00 

13. 1 Pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size “E”. 4.00 

14. 1 Bushing, “E” Rods to size “E” Casing. 3.00 

15. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size “E”. 22.00 

16. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size “E”. 2.50 


Total price, F. O. B. Chicago.$1,657.50 

Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. .. 15.00 


Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 3,500 pounds, boxed 
for foreign shipment. 

Code Word for ordering “Badger” Drill with above outfit complete, 
X abilities. 


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“Beauty” Drill Estimate (Equipped for 
Prospecting from Surface) 

1. “Beauty” (screw feed) Drill and Equipment, as per pages 

121 and 123.$1,500.00 

2. 8 H. P. Boiler, mounted on wheels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings. 400.00 

3. 1 Special Duplex Steam Pump, size 4y 2 x 2 3 / 4 x 4. 80.00 

4. 16 Feet l^-m. Suction Hose, with Strainer. 8.50 

5. 200 Feet Extra Drill Rods (10-ft. sections), making 400 feet 

with those in Equipment, at $65.00. 130.00 

6. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “E,” at $1.00. 24.00 

7. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “E,” at $2.50. 15.00 

8. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “E,” at $5.00. 20.00 

9. 1 Set Carbon, 6 Stones; weight 9 karats, at $50.00. (Price 

of Carbon subject to change without notice; see page 

87) 450.00 

10. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “E”. 5.00 

11. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 6.00 

12. 50 Feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 2 y 2 in., at 50c... . 25.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 2V 2 in. 6.00 

14. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 2V 2 in. 6.00 

15. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 2 x / 2 in. 5.75 

16. 1 Pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 2 y 2 in. 4.50 

17. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 10.00 

18. 100 Feet Casing Pipe, size “E,” style Flush Coupling, 10-ft. 

lengths, at .65. 65.00 

19. 10 Pair Protectors for “E” Casing, at .50. 5.00 

20. 1 Pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size “E”. 4.00 

21. 1 Bushing, “E” Rods to “E” Casing. 3.00 

22. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size “E”. 22.00 

23. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size “E”. 2.50 

24. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting pipe to 2-in. diameter. 2.25 

25. 1 Set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading pipe y 2 -in to 2-in. 

diameter . 14.00 

26. 2 Pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

27. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

28. 1 Each 6-in. Single and Double Block, with 100 feet of 

%-in. Manila Rope. 6.00 

29. 15 Feet of %-in. Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

30. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

31. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

32. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with Handles. 3.50 

33. 1 Extra lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra 

Packing and Waste. 25.00 


Total price, F. O. B. Chicago.$2,890.25 

Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 30.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 10,000 pounds, 
boxed for foreign shipment. 

Code Word for ordering “Beauty” Drill, with above outfit complete, 
Xabismand. 

Code Word for ordering “Beauty” Drill, with above outfit, less 
Boiler and Pump, Xabismar. 


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“ Champion ” Drill Estimate (Equipped for 
Prospecting from Surface) 


1. Champion Drill (screw feed) and Equipment, as per pages 

121 and 123.$2,700.00 

2. 12 H. P. Boiler, mounted on wheels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings. 460.00 

3. 1 Special Duplex Steam Pump, size 6x4x6 in. 125.00 

4. 16 Feet 2-in. Suction Hose, with Strainer. 12.50 

5. 800 Feet extra Drill Rods (10-ft. seciions), making 1,000 

feet with those in Equipment, at $80.00. 640.00 

6. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “A,” at $1.25. 30.00 

7. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “A,” at $3.15. 18.90 

8. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “A,” at $5.00. 20.00 

9. 1 Set Carbon, 8 Stones; weight 12 karats, at $50.00. 

(Price of Carbon subject to change without notice; 

see page 87). 600.00 

10. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “A”. 6.25 

11- Setting Carbon in one of the Blank Bits. 8.00 

12. 100 Feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 3 in. @ 75c. 75.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 3 in. 7.00 

14. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 3 in. 7.00 

15. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 3 in. 5.75 

16. 1 Pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 3 in. 6.00 

17. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.00 

18. 200 Feet Casing Pipe, size 2 in., style Flush Coupling, 10-ft. 

lengths, at 50c. 100.00 

19. 20 Pair Protectors for 2-in. Casing, at .50. 10.00 

20. 1 Pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 2 in. 4.00 

21. 1 Bushing, “A” Rods to size 2-in. Casing. 3.00 

22. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 2 in. 22.00 

23. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size 2 in. 2.50 

24. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting Pipe to 2-in. diameter. 2.25 

25. 1 Set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading Pipe %-in to 2-in. 

diameter . 14.00 

26. 2 Pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

27. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

28. 1 Each 6-in. Single and Double Block, with 100 ft. of 

%-in. Manila Rope. 6.00 

29. 15 Feet of %-in. Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

30. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

31. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels 6.00 

32. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with Handles. 3.50 

33. 1 Extra lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings; extra 

Packing and Waste. 25.00 


Total price, F. O. B. Chicago.$4,972.90 

Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra. 60.00 

Total weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 17,000 pounds, 
boxed for foreign shipment. 

Code Word for ordering “Champion” Drill, with above outfit com¬ 
plete, Xabdelas. 

Code Word for ordering “Champion” Drill, with above outfit com¬ 
plete, less Boiler and Pump, Xabdelari 

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“Detector” Drill Estimate (for Prospecting 

from Surface) 

1. “Detector” Drill (screw feed) and Equipment, as per pages 

121 and 123.$3,500.00 

2. 15 H. P. Boiler, mounted on wheels, with injector and com¬ 

plete fittings . $485.00 

3. 1 Special “Duplex” Steam Pump, size 6x4x6 in. 125.00 

4. 16 Feet 2-inch Suction Hose, with Strainer. 12.50 

5. 1800 Feet extra Drill Rods (10-ft. sections), making 2,000 

feet with those in Equipment, at $85.00. 1,530.00 

6. 24 Extra Blank Bits, size “B,” at $1.25. 30.00 

7. 6 Extra Core Lifters, size “B,” at $3.15. 18.90 

8. 4 Extra Core Shells, size “B,” at $5.00. 20.00 

9. 1 Set Carbon, 8 Stones; weight 16 karats, at $50.00. 

(Price of Carbon subject to change without notice; 
see page 87). 800.00 

10. 1 Cross Chopping Bit, size “B”. 7.50 

11. Setting Carbon in one of the above Blank Bits. 8.00 

12. 100 Feet Drive Pipe (or Stand Pipe), size 4 in., at $1.00... 100.00 

13. 1 Steel Drive Head, size 4 in. 10.00 

14. 1 Steel Drive Shoe, size 4 in. 10.00 

15. 1 Drive Pipe Chopping Bit, size 4 in. 7.00 

16. 1 Pair Drive Pipe Clamps, size 4 in. 8.00 

17. 1 Cast Iron Drive Block. 17.0U 

18. 200 Feet Casing Pipe, size 2 y 2 in., style Flush Coupling, 

10-ft. lengths, at 75c. 150.00 

19. 20 Pair Protectors for 2 1 / £-in. Casing, at .50. 10.00 

20. 1 Pair Casing Pipe Clamps, size 2V 2 in. 4.50 

21. 1 Bushing, “B” Rods to size 2 1 / £-in. Casing. 3.50 

22. 1 Improved Long Reamer, size 2 y 2 in. 24.00 

23. 1 Extra Reamer Face, size 2 1 / 4 in. 2.50 

24. 1 Pipe Cutter, cutting Pipe to 2 in. diameter. 2.25 

25. 1 Set Pipe Stocks and Dies, threading Pipe x / 2 in. to 2 in. 

diameter . 14.00 

26. 2 Pair No. 13 Chain Tongs. 12.00 

27. 2 Jack Screws . 14.00 

28. 1 Each 7-in. Single and Double Block, with 100 ft. of 1-in. 

Manila Rope . 8.00 

29. 15 Feet of %-in. Chain, with Hook and Ring. 4.00 

30. 1 Flue Cleaner, Poker and Ash Hoe. 6.25 

31. 1 Shovel, 2 Crow Bars, Hand Saw, Files and Cold Chisels. 6.00 

32. 1 Sledge, Pick, Auger and Ax, with Handles. 3.50 

33. 1 Extra lot of Small Pipe, Valves and Fittings, extra 

Packing and Waste. 25.00 


Total price, F. O. B. Chicago.$6,978.40 

Packing and Boxing for Ocean Shipment, extra... 70.00 

Total Weight of Drill and outfit as above, about 25,000 pounds, 
boxed for foreign shipment. 

Code Word for ordering “Detector’ Drill with above outfit com¬ 
plete, Xabdaulali. 

Code Word for ordering “'Detector” Drill with above outfit com¬ 
plete, less Boiler and Pump, Xabdebam. 

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PART III 


The Sullivan Rock Drills 
and Channeling 
Machines 


IF SPECIALLY INTERESTED IN THIS CLASS 
OF MACHINERY SEND FOR 
CATALOGUE NO. 30 



Fig. 56. 


Sullivan R.ocK Drills, Sizes “UA” to “ UF ” 
Inclusive, Mounted on Double Screw 

Columns 


The Sullivan Rock Drill needs no introduction in many parts of this 
country. Testimonials from miners, contractors and quarrymen of 
the highest standing will be cheerfully furnished on application. The 
rapid adoption of this drill in preference to all others is due to its 
greater cutting capacity , greater economy of power and repairs , and 
greater convenience. These advantages are secured by our unique and 
improved designs, which retain all the best features of older makes 
with greater simplicity and more economical use of power, while our 
higher grade of workmanship and material secure far less wear of 
moving parts. 

For prices, weights and specifications of rock drills (unmounted) 
see page 132. 


130 










Fig. 57. 


Sullivan “UA” Drill in Narrow Stope 


Owing to the light weight of the Sullivan “U A" Drill and the ease 
with which it can be moved and operated by one man, it has become 
a great favorite in all parts of the country. For mining purposes it 
is usually mounted on a light column or shaft bar, and is used for 
sinking the smaller shafts, drifting and stoping, and is invaluable 
for use in small stopes, as one man can carry the drill into any part 
of a stope, set it up and run it himself without the aid of a helper; 
in this way a large number of men can he done away with and a great 
saving made in the cost of extracting the ore. One man with this 
machine will drill more feet of holes in one shift than four men with 
hand hammers. 


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Fig. 58. 

The Sullivan Adjustable Tripod : Prices, 
Weights and Specifications 


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Drills, Size 

Weight in Pounds 

Price 

with 

Weights 

Code Word 

Tripod 

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(3) Weights 
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Total 

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UA 

50 

120 

170 

$30.00 

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UA, US 

110 

216 

326 

40.00 

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U 3 

UB, UC 

200 

306 

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50.00 

Bamburral 

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UD, UE, UF 

230 

342 

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55.00 

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U 7 

UH, UK 

345 

390 

735 

60.00 

Banality 


*The U 1 Tripod is made especially as a U A Drill mounting for plug 
and feather work, and differs from the heavier tripods in not having the 
universal joint. 

For prices, weights and specifications of rock drills for attaching 
to the above tripods see page 132. 

All prices quoted are f. o. b. cars Chicago or Claremont unless 
otherwise stated. 

Note: The U D Drill can be used on U 3 tripod if the work is light, 
but this mounting is not recommended for deep holes. 

133 


























Prices, Weights and Specifications, Sullivan Mining Columns, 

Shaft and Stoping Bars 


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Sullivan Mining Columns, Shaft and Stoping 
Bars, and Hose for Sullivan R.ocK Drills 


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Fig. 59 Sullivan Single 
Screw Mining Column, 
Shaft or Stoping Bar, with 
Saddle or Clamp. 



Fig. fiO. Sullivan Double Screw Mining 
Column, with Adjustable Arm and 
Saddle or Clamp. 




For prices, weights and specifications of Sullivan Mining Columns, Shaft and Stoping 
Bars, see page 134. 


Drill Shank Swages 

No. 7 (for anvil) Price.SO.75 CodeWord.Boenlap 

No. 8 (hammer) “ .75 “ .Boenoa 

When ordering Drill Shank Swages give diameter of shank to be 
swaged. 

All prices quoted are f. o. b. cars Chicago or Claremont unless 
otherwise stated. 


135 





















Fig. 61. Marline-Wound Hose. 


Fig. 62. Wire-Wound Hose. 


Prices on Marline or Wire=Wound Hose for 

RocK Drills 


(Without Connections.) 


Description 

For Drills, 

25 Feet 

50 Feet 

Size 

Price 

Code Word 

Price 

Code Word 

%-in., 4-ply,steam. 

%-in., 4-ply, air- 

1 -in., 5-ply, steam. 

1 -in., 5-ply, air_ 

134 -in., 6-ply, steam. 
134 -in., 6-ply, air- 

UA, US, UB 
UA, US, UB 
UC,UD,UE,UF 
UC,UD,UE,UF 
UH, UK 
UH, UK 

$10.35 

9.20 

15.90 

14.15 

24.15 
21.45 

Bedelry 

Bedesman 

Bedestond 

Bedeuten 

Bedeutung 

Bedgenoot 

$20.70 

18.40 

31.85 

28.30 

48.25 

42.90 

Bedilling 

Bedizen 

Bedjah 

Bedompt 

Bedoting 

Bedroog 


Discount 


(With Connections.) 


Description 

For Drills, 

25 Feet 

50 Feet 

Size 

Price 

Code Word 

Price 

Code Word 

%-in., 4-ply, steam. 

%-in., 4-ply, air- 

1 -in., 5-ply, steam. 

1 -in., 5-ply, air... 

134 -in., 6-ply, steam. 
134 in., 6-ply, air_ 

UA, US, UB 
UA, US, UB 
UC,UD,UE,UF 
UC,UD,UE,UF 
UH, UK 
UH, UK 

$13 75 
12.60 
20.40 
18.65 
29.25 
26.55 

Bedtafel 

Beduidsel 

Beduinas 

Bellabunt 

Bellacem 

Bellacity 

$24.10 

21.80 

36.35 
32.80 

53.35 
48.00 

Bellator 

Bellatrix 

Bellatuli 

Bellhase 

Bellhund 

Belliatos 


Discount 


All prices quoted are f. o. b. cars Chicago or Claremont unless 
otherwise stated. 

Marline-Wound Hose is always furnished unless order specifies 
differently. 


136 




















































Fig. 63. 

Blacksmith’s Tools for Forging Drill Steel 


Name 

For 4 

4 US” to “UK” Drills 

For “UA” Drill Only 

Number 

Price 

Code Word 

Number 

Price 

Code Word 

Swage . 

1 

SI. 25 

Birliana 

11 

SI. 25 

Boekband 

Sow. 

*2 

2.75 

Birling 

12 

2.50 

Boekdeel 

Dolly (See Note) 

3 

3.00 

Birlonga 

13 

2.50 

Boekhaak 

Flatter. 

4 

1.50 

Birnkopf 

14 

1.25 

Boekweit 

Spreader. 

5 

1.50 

Birnmuss 

15 

1.50 

Boekworm 

Per set 

10.00 

Birsche 


9.00 

Boemund 


Note, x shaped dolly for “II S” to “U K” Drill Steel is No. 6, 
and for “U A” Drill Steel No. 16 + shaped dollies are always furnished 
unless the x are ordered. 

If x dolly is wanted use the prefix “Ex” to code word. 

*When ordering “Sow” give size of steam drill the steels are to he 
used with. 



Outside diameter 
Price, 2 feet long. 
Code word. 


Fig. 64. 

Hand Pumps 

%-m. 1-in. 1^-in. 1^-in. 1%-in. 

$1.00 SI.00 SI.25 SI.50 SI.50 

Besuconas Besugadas Besugos Besuguete BesuqueiB 

Discount. 


137 















































Fig. 65. 


Sullivan Hose Connections 


Size. 2£-in. 1-in. 1%-in. 

Price per set. $3.40 $4.50 $5.10 

Code word. Bellicous Bellidis Bellienus 


Discount 


Note: The pieces shown in Fig. 66 constitute a “set.” 



Fig. 66. 


Drill Steels 

For prices, weights and specifications, see pages 139 and 140. 

All prices quoted f. o. b. cars New York unless otherwise stated, 
wise stated. 


















Prices,Weights and Specifications of Drill Steels 

for Sullivan RocK Drills (Formed and Sharpened, but not Tempered) 


For Drill “UA”-2 Inches 


Feed 12 Inches 



Size of Shank % in. x 3% in. 



Size of Shank % in. x 4 in. 

Regular 
Size of 
Gauge 

112 

Name 
of Each 
Length 

O ® 

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Price 

Regular 

Size of 

Gauge 

§32 

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5 ® 

Price 


£* 

M 

Single 

Set 

J fs 


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£.2 

Single 

Set 

1 X 

1'0" 

Starter 

X' 

3^ 

$1.45 


m w 

1'3" 

1" 

5 

$1.60 


IVs 

2'0" 

2d lgth 

X' 

5 

1.75 

$3.20 


2'6" 

V 

9 

2.00 

$3.60 

1M 

3 0" 

3d lgth 

%" 

G 

2.00 

5.20 

i %' 

3'9" 

7 /s" 

10 

2 20 

5.80 

IX 

4'0" 

4th lgth 

%" 

V 

2.25 

7.45 

m’ 

5'0* 

7 A" 

13 

2.55 

8.35 

l 

5'0" 

5th lgth 

M" 

9 

2.50 

9.95 

1 X' 

6'3" 

X" 

16 

2.90 

11.25 

Code 

word, 

set to 3’. 




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set to 3’ 9”.. 



U 

“ 4'. 






(4 

5' 0".. 

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“ 5'. 




1 

i 

it 

6’ 3". .. 



For Drill “US”-2& Inches 


Feed 15 Inches 


For Drill “UB”— 2% Inches 
Feed 20 Inches 


Size of Shank % in. x 414 in. 


Regular 
Size of 
Gauge 

Length 
Steel 
will Cut 

Size of 
Steel 

Weight 
in Lbs. 

Pr 

Single 

ice 

Set 

w 

1'8" 

1" 

7 

$1.85 



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1" 

11 

2.10 

$ 3.95 

l. X" 

5'0" 

7 /s" 

13 

2.55 

6.50 

IX" 

6'8" 

A" 

17 

3.00 

9.50 


8'4" 

7 /s" 

21 

3.50 

13.00 








Code word, set to 5’ O’.Beterschap 

“ “ 6'8”.Biconge 

“ “ 8'4".Biconvexo 


Code word, set to 5’ O’.Beterschap 

“ “ 6'8'.Biconge 

“ “ 8'4".Biconvexo 


For Drill “UD M —3 Inches 
For Drill “UE”— 8H Inches 
For Drill “UF”—314 Inches 


Feed 24 Inches 


Size of Shank 114 in. x 4% in. 


2%" 

2'0" 

IX' 

n 

$2.30 



2%" 

4'0" 

i X' 

19 

3.30 

$ 5 

60 


6'0" 

IX" 

23 

3 75 

9 

35 

2 %" 

8'0" 

i X" 

31 

4.50 

13 

85 

2 " 

10'0" 

IX' 

39 

5.30 

19 

15 

IX" 

12'0" 

IX' 

47 

6.15 

25 

30 

1%" 

14'0" 

1H" 

55 

7.05 

32 

35 

IX' 

16''0" 

IX' 

63 

7.90 

40 

25 


Code word, set to 10’ 0”.Bidbank 

“ “ 12’0”.Biddende 

“ “ 14'0’.Bidelle 

“ “ 16' 0’.Bidelulf 


For Drill “UC”— 2% Inches 
Feed 24 Inches 


Size of Shank 1 in. x 414 in. 


Regular 
Size of 
Gauge 

Length 
Steel 
will Cut 

Size of 
Steel 

Weight 
in Lbs. 

Pri 

Single 

ce 

Set 

w 

2'0" 

v/„- 

10 

$2.20 


2 " 

4'0" 

IX' 

18 

3.10 

$ 5.30 

IX' 

6'O'' 

1 " 

20 

3.20 

8.50 

IX' 

8'O'' 

1 " 

25 

3.75 

12.25 

1 /"8 " 

10'0" 

1 " 

30 

4 40 

16.65 

IX" 

12'0" 

1 " 

35 

4.95 

21.60 


Code word, set to 6' 0” .Bicorpor 

“ “ 8' 0". Bicrural 

“ “ 10' 0". Bicuculle 

“ “ 12’ 0". Bicuda 


For Drill Inches 

Feed 30 Inches 


Size of Shank Hi in. x 514 in. 


3 " 

2'6* 

1%'' 

18 

$ 2 

95 


2 A" 

5'0" 

IX' 

32 

4 

45 

$ 7.40 

2M" 

7'6" 

IX" 

37 

5 

05 

12.45 

2%" 

10'0" 

IX' 

48 

6 

40 

18.85 

2^" 

12'6" 

v/i 

59 

7 

60 

26.45 

2%' 

15'0" 

i X" 

70 

8 

.65 

35.10 

2 X' 

17'6" 

in- 

81 

9 

.95 

45.05 

zy*" 

20'0" 

1M" 

92 

11 

.30 

56.35 


Code word, set to 12' 6”.Bidplaats 

“ “ 15'0”.Bidstond 

“ “ 17'6".Biquejar 

“ “ 20’0’.Biquinho 


139 










































































































































Prices, Weights and Specifications of Drill 
Steels for Sullivan RocK Drills (Continued) 


For Drill “UK”-414 Inches 
Feed 30 Inches 


Size of Shank 1in. x 6 in. 


Regular 
Size of 
Gauge 

Length 
Steel 
will Cut 

Size of 
Steel 

Weight 
in Lbs. 

Price 

Single 

Set 

3^" 

2'6" 

w 

27 

$ 4.26 



5'0" 


47 

5.86 

$10.12 

3 %" 

7'6" 

1%' 

66 

7.38 

17.50 


10'0" 

1 K" 

74 

8.00 

25.50 

3 %' 

12'6" 

w 

90 

9.30 

34.80 

3 " 

15'0" 

W 

107 

10.70 

45.50 

W 

17'6" 

V4' 

123 

11.94 

57.44 

2 %' 

20'0" 

i w 

140 

13.30 

70.74 

2%" 

22'6" 

w 

156 

14.58 

85.32 

2%" 

25'0" 

lH" 

174 

16.00 

101.32 

2%' 

27'G" 

w 

190 

17.30 

118.62 


Code word, set to 20’ 0* 
“ “ 22 ' 6 " 

“ “ 25’ 0" 

“ “ 27’ 6" 


Birkens 

Birkwein 

Bialaba 

Birlabais 


Steels for Broaching 

For prices of special “broaching” steels and bits, add one-third (%) to the 
prices of regular drill steels. 

Discount on Drill Steel 

All prices quoted are f. o. b. cars Chicago or Claremont unless otherwise 
stated. 


State whether + or X bits are wanted, and also give gauge or size hole required. 

Note : Regular gauge as above, with + bits, will be furnished unless otherwise directed. 
As the temper of drill steels varies according to the hardness of the rock, we send them 
out untempered; thus allowing the local blacksmith to temper them to suit the special 
conditions. 


140 



































Fig. 67. Sullivan Channeler with Boiler 

The Sullivan Steel Gang Channeling 

Machine 

During the past ten years the Sullivan Steel Gang Channeling 
Machine has become well known in the principal quarrying regions 
of the country, where it has made records surpassing those of any 
channeling machine hitherto manufactured. The principal features 
of the Sullivan Channeler are its high cutting capacity, which has 

141 











never been equaled; its low cost of operating expenses in labor, fuel 
and repairs; and many features of design, construction and operation 
which add to its efficiency, simplicity and convenient handling. 

We build several styles of this channeler, with or without boiler, 
with swiveling or rigid head, for level or inclined track. Each chan¬ 
neler is provided with a complete outfit, consisting of track, lifting 
sling, eight gangs of drills, piping, tools and supplies, and including 
extra bolts, piston rings, and other items sufficient to run the machine 
a long time without repairs. 

The Sullivan channeler is adapted to all kinds of stone, having been 
used extensively in marble, sandstone and limestone in Vermont, New 
York, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Colorado and elsewhere. 

The specifications for the rock-work on the great Drainage Canal, 
running from Chicago to Joliet, Ill., required that the walls in the 
rock sections be channeled. This work presented new conditions in the 
use of channeling machines, owing to the broken condition of the 
rock formation, and its irregularity; being hard in some places and 
soft and pockety in others. The Sullivan Channeler successfully 
overcame all these difficulties, and was the acknowledged standard 
Channeling Machine on this piece of work, twice as many Sullivan 
Channelers being used as of all other kinds. 



The Development of the Use 

of Channeling Machines 

on Public Work 

Until channeling machines came 
into notice in connection with the 
Chicago Main Drainage Canal work 
they were comparatively unknown to 
the civil engineering profession. They 
had been used for years in the quar¬ 
ries of the country, but had rarely, if 
ever, been thought of as serviceable for 
anything except the economical quar¬ 
rying of valuable stone. The Drainage 
Canal work has changed all this and 
has demonstrated to the engineers of 
this country that a channeling machine 
must take its place with the air com¬ 
pressor and rock drill, as one of the 
established tools for carrying on im¬ 
portant rock-work. 


Fig. 68. 


142 











The main advantages secured by the use of the channeler on 
engineering work are: Firstly, that the channel cut enables the 
material within the side lines of the excavation to be blasted and 
removed without any disturbance of the wall or material outside of 
the lines of the cuts. In this way excavation in rock can be carried on 
directly up to walls of masonry, building foundations, etc., without 
disturbing the existing structure. Secondly, the same causes that 
accomplish the results above described insure an unshaken wall out¬ 
side the line of excavation. Where the ordinary process is adopted 
of drilling and blasting, without channeling the sides, the effect of 
the explosive tends to shatter the side walls, often some distance beyond 
the lines of excavation, giving a chance for the action of water and 
frost, and causing expense and liability to damage from pieces of rock 
shelling oil each season. Thirdly, the use of these machines enables 
rock excavations to be carried to great depths with unshaken walls 
and without the necessity of removing any surplus material. See 
pages 14G and 147. 


Fig. 69. Size No. 614, Without Boiler. 


Halving an Angle Wall Cut. 


The Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler 

143 













The engraving on preceding page shows the limiting angle with 
this machine with regular braces, but with special back braces the 
angle can be increased. 

The equipment for this machine, which is included in price, is 
shown on page 145. 

For prices, weights and specifications, see page 145. 



Fig. 70. Size Y, Without Boiler. 


The Sullivan Rigid Head Channeler 
For Vertical Cutting 


The equipment for this machine which is included in price, is shown 
on page 145. 

For prices, weights and specifications, see page 145. 

144 


























Equipment for Sullivan Channelers 


The following general equipment is provided with each Channeler, 
and is included in price. 


Iron square, drill gauge and 
straight edge. 

Hatchet and hammer, level and 
files. 

Oil cans and lubricators. 

Hand clamp to hold drills. 

Track braces. 

Scoops and pointing drills for 
channels. 

Wood wedges for track. 

Iron blocking for drills. 

Extra valve connection pins. 

Extra piston rings. 

Extra gaskets for swivel pipe 
joints. 

Extra gibs for crosshead (for 6% 
machines only). 


Extra clamp bolts, nuts and set¬ 
screws. 

Extra springs and pins for reverse 
valve. 

Extra piston packing. 

Packing and waste. 

Footboard for operator. 

Crank to move machine by hand. 

Monkey and pipe wrench and com¬ 
plete set of solid wrenches. 

Steel for eight gangs of drills, two 
each, 34-inch, 52-inch, 70-inch, 
and 88 inches long. 

Three 12-foot and one 6-foot sec¬ 
tion of track. 

Lifting sling to handle machine. 


For channelers with boilers the following equipment is added: 

Bracket for water barrel. Complete boiler fittings, including 

Ash hoe and poker. injector, gauge cocks, safety 

valve, pressure gauge, lubri¬ 
cator, exhaust and suction 
hose. 

For channelers without boiler the following equipment is added: 

Swinging steam pipes, with swivel joints and rocker shaft. 

For “side hill” channelers the following equipment is provided in 
addition to that furnished with channelers without boiler: 

Balance car and weights. Wire rope. 

Sheave wheel. Three extra sections track for bal¬ 

ance car. 


Prices and Weights of Sullivan Channelers 


TYPE 

Size 

Diam. 

of 

Cylin¬ 
der in 
Inches 

Weight 

of 

Machine 

in 

Pounds 

Weight 

of 

Equip¬ 
ment in 
Pounds 

Total 
Weight of 
Outfit in 
Pounds 

Price 

Code Word 

Rigid head with boiler.... 


0% 

8,500 

4,500 

13,000 

$1,800 

Dameggi 

Rigid head without boiler.. 

oy 2 

oy 2 

G,300 

4,500 

10,800 

1,600 

Damenflor 

Rigid head with boiler. 

Y 

7 

11,100 

4,500 

15,600 

2,000 

Damenhut 

Rigid head without boiler.. 

Y 

7 

7,600 

4,500 

12,100 

1,750 

Damenthee 

Swivel head with boiler... 

6K 

OH 

8,700 

4,500 

12,500 

2,100 

Damenuhr 

Swivel head without boiler 

oy 2 

OH 

6,500 

4,500 

10,300 

1,900 

Damenwelt 

Swivel head with boiler... 

z 

7 

13,200 

4,500 

16,700 

2,250 

Damhout 

Swivel head without boiler 

z 

7 

9,700 

4,500 

13,200 

2,000 

Damianista 

Side hill without boiler... 

vx 

4 

1,800 

2,750 

4,550 

1,200 

Damigella 

Side hill without boiler... 

6^ 

6 H 

3,400 

8,200 

*11,600 

2,200 

Damigiana 

Undercutting with’t boiler 

VA 


3,000 

1,700 

4,700 

1,000 

Damippus 

Undercutting with’t boiler 

VD 

7 

8,100 

4,500 

12,600 

2,250 

Damisela 


*Of this, balance car weights and rope weigh 3,600 pounds. 


Above prices are net f. o. b. cars, Claremont, N. H. 

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Fig. 71. Great Bend at Romeo, Ill., Chicago Main Drainage Canal, Showing Rock Walls 

Channeled with the Sullivan Channelers. 

The Chicago Main Drainage Canal 

The Chicago Main Drainage Canal was the first piece of public 
work of an}' magnitude into the construction of which the use of 
channeling machines has entered. Two purposes were accomplished 
by the use of these machines; a smooth rock wall was secured, which 
greatly lessens the friction of the flow of water through the channel, 
and the walls were left solid. The walls being entirely unshattered 
by explosives, there can be no chance for the action of the elements; 
and they will stand without requiring any attention or expense, as 
long as the canal is used. 

Fifteen miles of this canal were excavated through rock, and both 
sides were channeled, the rock sections varying from ten to thirty-six 
feet in depth. Fifty-five Sullivan Channelers were used on this work. 
The first channeler sold on the canal was a Sullivan, as were the last 
three; showing the reputation this machine held on the work. 

The duty required of these machines on this work was very severe, 
as the rock was “wild," and badly shattered. In many places mud 
pockets were encountered, from a foot to thirty or forty feet in length, 
and extending in some cases to the bottom of the excavation. The 
depth of the channel cuts was in many instances from twelve to fifteen 
feet, bringing a severe strain on the machine where the formation 
was loose or broken. 


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Fig. 72. View Looking Away from Power House. 

Wheel Pit Extension for Cataract Construction 

Co., Niagara Falls, N. Y. 

Six Sullivan Channelers were used on this work. Checks in rock 
wall for cast iron brackets were cut with a Sullivan Gadder. 


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Fig. 73. Sullivan Direct-Acting Mining Machine: Class I. Weight £00 lbs. 

Depth of Undercut 5 feet 6 inches. 


Sullivan Coal Mining Machines 

Being firm believers that the use of Coal Mining Machinery will 
largely increase in the near future, we have spared no expense in 
putting out a most complete line of machinery to meet the varying 
conditions. To demonstrate the increase in the use of mining ma¬ 
chines, we quote the following from the report of the United States 
Geological Survey: In 1891 only 5.49 per cent of the coal mined in 
the United States was bv the use of machines. During 1897 this 
product had increased to 15.95 per cent, or almost three times as 
great a per cent as in 1891. The number of firms using machines 
increased in the same time from 51 to 211, while the amount of coal 
mined by the use of machines increased from 6,211,732 tons to 22,649,- 
220 tons. During this time the total product of the United States 
increased 29,888,665 tons, of which 16,437,488 tons represented the 
increase of machine mined coal. A careful study of the above figures, 
and a comparison of his own experience in the gradual decrease in 
the selling price of his product during the same time, will convince 
the most conservative operator of the utility of mining machines in 
reducing the cost of producing coal. If machines have cheapened the 
cost of your neighbor’s coal they will certainly do the same for you. 

In presenting the Sullivan Mining Machines we believe they have 
no equals in the rapid and economical mining of coal. The workman¬ 
ship and material are of the best, and the Sullivan has many new and 
valuable improvements over other machines now in use. The Sullivan 
I ndercutter, shown above, is a marked improvement; its valve 
motion is peculiar to itself, semi-positive and fitted with an adjust¬ 
able cut-off for varying air pressures. The machine has no leather 

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or rubber cushions to wear out, it uses exhaust air, the best and 
cheapest cushion. All joints are scraped or ground, and no gaskets 
are used upon the machine. 

The Sullivan Shearer is a modification of the Undercutter, self 
held, and the only machine making the shearing of coal rapid and 
profitable. 

Repairs on these machines are reduced to a minimum. Moving 
parts are few in number and present large wearing surfaces, made with 
an allowance for wear. 


List of Sullivan Coal Mining Machines 


Class 1. Sullivan Direct Acting Undercutter. 
5 feet 6 inches; weight 800 pounds. 

Class 2 . Sullivan Direct Acting Undercutter. 

5 feet 6 inches; weight 700 pounds. 

Class 3. Sullivan Direct Acting Undercutter. 
4 feet 6 inches; weight 500 pounds. 

Class 4. Sullivan Direct Acting Undercutter. 

6 feet; weight 800 pounds. 


Depth of undercut, 
Depth of undercut, 
Depth of undercut, 
Depth of undercut, 



BiWWM 


The Mitchell and Wilson Automatic Cross* 

over Pumps 


We would respectfully call attention to the merits of the Mitchell 
and Wilson Automatic Cross-over Dumps. By their use the capacity 
of any mine can be largely increased, with a reduction of operating 
expense, with a decided increase in percentage of lump coal to screen¬ 
ings, and with an improved appearance of coal in car. 

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One man at the tipple can dump all the coal that can be brought to 
him, actual runs of over 4,000 tons of screened coal having been made 
over one of these machines in ten hours. 

The Dump is entirely under control of the dumper, so that the 
coal, instead of being thrown into the chute and over the screens in 
a body, as with the ordinary dump, is dumped gradually, allowing 
thorough screening, and reducing the breaking of coal to a minimum. 

This machine is simple in its construction and built especially to 
stand hard service. With the aid of blue prints furnished with every 
dump sent out, a mine carpenter can construct a new platform with 
grades to suit the requirements of the dump, or can rearrange grades 
on tipple already built. 

If further information is desired special catalogues will be sent 
upon application. 

In writing us the customer should mention whether detail sheets 
are desired covering the Mitchell or the Wilson Dumps. 


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Dtc 1© 1901 


Sullivan Straight Line Air Compressor 

We manufacture a complete lino of Air Compressors and Corliss Engines. Send for Special Catalogues. 







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Index 


Accuracy of Our Diamond Drills. 

Angle Possible in Drilling. 

Boilers . 

Bullock Diamond Drills. 

Capacities of Drills. 

Carbon or Diamonds. 

Channeling Machines . 

Coal Mining Machines. 

Contracts for Prospecting with the Diamond Drill 

Cost of Diamond Drill Work. 

Cross Over Dumps. 

Depth of Holes Drilled. 

Derricks . 


PAGE. 

. 6 

. 6 

. 96 

. 103 

, . .47, 121 

. 87 

. 141 

. 148 

. 13 

80 to 83 

. 149 

. .47, 121 
. 100 


DIAMOND DRILLS 

Sullivan Drills— 


Size M Capacity 300 ft. 16 

“ E “ 400 “. 18 

“ S “ 500 “. 20 

“ H “ 1,000 “. 22 

“ HG “ 1,000 “. 24 

“ C “ 1,500 “. 28 

B “ 3,000 “. 30 

“ N “ 2,000 “. 32 

“ HN “ 500 “. 34 

“ CN “ 800 “. 34 

P “ 4,000 “. 35 

“ PK “ 5,000 “. 37 

K “ 6,000 “. 38 

R (Electric) Capacity 300 ft. 40 

RS “ “ 500 “. 42 

“ RH “ “ 1,000 “. 45 


Bullock Drills— 


Size Bravo Capacity, 350 feet. 107 

Bravo Horse Power Capacity, 400 feet. 110 

Badger Capacity, 500 feet. 112 

Beauty Capacity, 800 feet. 114 

“ Champion Capacity, 1,500 feet. 116 

“ Detector Capacity, 2,500 feet. 119 

Equipment Tables.48-49 

Electric Diamond Drills. 39 

Estimates for Complete Outfits.56 to 68 

Hand Power Drills.16-107 

How to Select a Diamond Drill Outfit. 53 

Information to be Given When Inquiring for Diamond Drills. 54 

Instructions for Setting Diamond Bits. 84 

Prices, Weights and Specifications.47-121 

Pumps . 100 

Rock Drills . 130 

Shipping Weights (Ocean).50-51 

Special Tools and Supplies.85 to 102 

Specifications .47-121 

Weight of Drills and Outfits.51-122 























































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